Underwriter

SUMMARY:
Do you have a knack for spotting risks before anyone else does? If you can balance precision, logic, and a little gut instinct, then you might just be the underwriting hero we’ve been waiting for!

POSITION INFO:
We’re looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Underwriter who thrives on turning complex information into confident decisions. This isn’t just about crunching numbers – it’s about protecting business, building strong relationships, and making calls that matter. If you love solving puzzles, weighing risks, and working in a dynamic environment where no two days look the same, then this role was designed for you.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances:
  
  • Evaluate and decide on referrals that fall outside the UMA mandate.
  • Arrange facultative reinsurance or special acceptances for risks above treaty limits.
  • Ensure that all placements align with company underwriting guidelines.
• Reinsurance Renewals:
  
  • Compile and circulate renewal packs in partnership with UMAs and internal stakeholders.
  • Gather, review, and present accurate data to treaty reinsurers.
  • Negotiate renewal terms and secure treaty support for all UMAs.
  • Oversee the smooth completion of all administrative processes linked to renewals.
• Stakeholder & Treaty Management:
  
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers.
  • Collaborate with UMAs and internal business partners to align strategies and support underwriting needs.

• A Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, or BCom Law/LLB.
• 2-4 years underwriting experience in short-term insurance.
• Strong product, policy, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience in a reinsurance environment will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to critically review and assess your own work with attention to detail.
• Confident with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel at an intermediate level.
• Power BI skills would be a great bonus!