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Chief Insurance Underwriter (Remote)

00232 Ngong KES300000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 22 days ago

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Our client, a reputable and growing insurance provider, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Insurance Underwriter to lead their underwriting department in a fully remote capacity. This senior leadership role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive underwriting policies and strategies to ensure profitable growth and risk mitigation. You will oversee the assessment and acceptance of complex insurance risks across various product lines, including property, casualty, life, and health. Your key responsibilities will include managing a team of underwriters, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance reviews. You will analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to adapt underwriting guidelines accordingly. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients will be crucial to understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. This role requires deep expertise in risk assessment, pricing models, and reinsurance strategies. You will also play a key part in developing new insurance products and refining existing ones based on market demands and profitability analysis. Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations is paramount. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, along with significant experience in insurance underwriting, with a strong track record of success in a leadership capacity. Professional designations such as ACII or equivalent are highly desirable. Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a profound understanding of actuarial principles. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are required to effectively manage the team and engage with external stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to shape the underwriting strategy of a leading insurance firm from a remote setting, driving its success and ensuring its long-term stability.
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Chief Insurance Underwriter - Remote

10100 Mangu KES480000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 23 days ago

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Our client, a reputable insurance provider, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Insurance Underwriter to lead their underwriting operations. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to manage operations from your home office. You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting strategies, setting risk appetite, and ensuring the profitability and solvency of the company's insurance portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a profound understanding of actuarial principles, risk assessment, and market dynamics within the insurance sector. You will lead a team of experienced underwriters, fostering a culture of sound risk selection and exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include establishing underwriting guidelines and policies, managing the underwriting workflow, and overseeing the analysis of complex risks for large commercial or specialty accounts. You will also be responsible for pricing strategies, reinsurance arrangements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful applicant will have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, a strong command of financial modeling, and the ability to effectively communicate with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders. Experience in managing underwriting teams, developing underwriting talent, and driving innovation in underwriting practices is essential. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can navigate evolving market conditions and identify emerging risks. We are looking for a strategic thinker who can ensure the long-term success and stability of our client's insurance business through robust underwriting practices. Your ability to build strong relationships with key partners and to adapt underwriting strategies to changing economic and regulatory environments will be critical.

Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing successful underwriting strategies.
  • Deep understanding of insurance products, risk management principles, and actuarial concepts.
  • Experience with various lines of insurance (e.g., property, casualty, specialty lines).
  • Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in underwriting software and systems.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to mentor and develop underwriting talent within a remote team.
  • Knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
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