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Senior Underwriting Manager
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Our established insurance provider is looking for an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting operations. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to manage and develop underwriting strategies from your home office. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of underwriters, ensuring accurate risk assessment, pricing accuracy, and profitable policy issuance across various insurance lines. Key responsibilities include developing underwriting guidelines, training and mentoring underwriting staff, monitoring portfolio performance, and collaborating with sales and claims departments to optimize business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of insurance principles, risk management, and underwriting best practices. Proven leadership experience and a strong track record in underwriting, preferably in complex commercial lines, are essential. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills are paramount. You should be adept at managing performance, driving process improvements, and working independently in a remote setting. This is a significant opportunity to shape underwriting policies and contribute to the financial health of our organization, impacting our reach across markets that include **Thika, Kiambu, KE**. You will collaborate with actuarial teams, product development, and senior management to refine our offerings and competitive positioning. We seek a strategic leader who can ensure sound underwriting practices and drive sustainable growth for the company.
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Senior Underwriting Manager
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Our client, a reputable insurance provider, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting division. This is a crucial fully remote role, empowering you to manage underwriting operations and develop strategic policies from your preferred location. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of risk assessment, insurance products, and regulatory compliance within the insurance sector. While this role is remote, candidates with ties to **Thika, Kiambu, KE** may find it beneficial for potential networking and alignment with regional market insights.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting guidelines and policies to manage risk effectively.
- Oversee the daily operations of the underwriting team, ensuring timely and accurate assessment of insurance applications.
- Manage a portfolio of complex or high-value risks, providing expert underwriting decisions.
- Train, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to adapt underwriting strategies.
- Collaborate with sales, claims, and actuarial departments to ensure cohesive business strategies.
- Monitor underwriting performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents.
- Contribute to product development and pricing strategies.
- Prepare reports for senior management on underwriting performance and risk exposure.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of various insurance products (e.g., life, health, property & casualty).
- Proven expertise in risk assessment, financial analysis, and underwriting principles.
- Strong understanding of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, data-driven underwriting decisions.
- Experience with underwriting software and systems.
- ACII, FLMI, or other relevant insurance designations are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and lead a remote team effectively.
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Senior Underwriting Manager
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Our client, a leading insurance provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will oversee underwriting operations, ensuring profitable growth and adherence to risk management guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of insurance principles, risk assessment, and underwriting best practices across various product lines. You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies and procedures, setting guidelines for risk selection, and managing a team of underwriters. This includes reviewing complex cases, providing expert guidance, and ensuring consistent application of underwriting standards. Performance monitoring, data analysis, and the development of strategies to optimize underwriting profitability and efficiency are key responsibilities. As a remote-first leader, exceptional analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills are paramount. You must be adept at managing remote teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high performance within a virtual environment. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with sales, claims, and other departments. Proficiency in underwriting software and analytics tools is required. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead critical functions within the insurance sector from a remote setting, contributing significantly to the company's financial health and strategic direction. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a strong risk appetite and a commitment to excellence in underwriting. The professional context for this role is situated in Thika, Kiambu, KE .
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