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Senior Underwriting Manager - Insurance

20500 Kapsuser KES270000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 7 days ago

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Our client, a reputable insurance provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their remote underwriting operations. This critical role involves overseeing the underwriting process, ensuring sound risk assessment, policy adherence, and efficient case management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of insurance principles, exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a proven ability to manage and mentor a remote team effectively. This is a prime opportunity to drive underwriting excellence while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and guide a team of underwriters in assessing, selecting, and pricing insurance risks across various product lines.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistency and profitability.
  • Review complex or high-value applications to make final underwriting decisions and recommendations.
  • Monitor underwriting performance metrics, identify trends, and implement strategies for improvement.
  • Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and sales departments to ensure alignment with company objectives and risk appetite.
  • Provide expert advice and training to underwriting staff on risk assessment, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
  • Stay current with industry best practices, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements impacting the insurance market.
  • Analyze loss ratios and profitability by segment, providing insights to senior management.
  • Conduct audits of underwriting files to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the remote underwriting team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional designations (e.g., CPCU, FLMI) are highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in underwriting, with at least 4 years in a leadership or management role within the insurance industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, risk management, and insurance product lines.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial statements, risk factors, and market data.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills, particularly with remote teams.
  • Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
  • Proficiency in underwriting software and CRM systems.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
  • A thorough understanding of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
This fully remote role offers the chance to lead and innovate within the insurance sector, contributing to the company's success from anywhere.
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Senior Underwriting Manager (Insurance)

50200 Bungoma, Western KES320000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 14 days ago

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Our client, a forward-thinking insurance provider, is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting operations. This role involves a remote working arrangement, allowing for flexible collaboration. The Senior Underwriting Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies and guidelines to ensure profitable growth and risk mitigation across various insurance products. You will lead a team of underwriters, providing mentorship, training, and performance management to foster a high-achieving department. Key responsibilities include assessing complex risks, determining appropriate coverage levels and premiums, and approving or declining applications based on established criteria. You will also analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to refine underwriting strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of insurance principles, actuarial concepts, and risk management techniques. Strong leadership, decision-making, and analytical skills are essential. You must be adept at evaluating financial data and identifying potential risks and opportunities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for collaborating with sales teams, claims departments, and external stakeholders. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or a related field. Professional designations such as Associate in Underwriting (AU) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) are highly desirable. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role, is necessary. This is a remote position, allowing you to contribute significantly to our operations from anywhere, while being part of our team based in Bungoma, Bungoma, KE .
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