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Chief Underwriter
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Our client is looking for a seasoned and strategic Chief Underwriter to lead their underwriting operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your extensive experience in risk assessment and pricing from your chosen location. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective underwriting strategies, setting underwriting guidelines, and managing the underwriting team to ensure profitable growth and sound risk selection. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of insurance principles, actuarial concepts, and financial analysis, with a proven track record of success in underwriting complex risks. You will analyze market dynamics, competitor strategies, and economic trends to inform underwriting decisions. Responsibilities include developing and refining underwriting policies and procedures, training and mentoring junior underwriters, overseeing the review of large and complex accounts, and collaborating with actuaries and product development teams. You will also be responsible for monitoring portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills are essential. This is a senior leadership role offering a significant opportunity to shape the company's underwriting philosophy and contribute to its long-term financial health and stability within a remote work framework.Location: Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE
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Chief Underwriting Officer
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Our client is seeking a distinguished and strategic Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their insurance operations remotely. This senior leadership position is responsible for setting the underwriting strategy, managing risk appetite, and ensuring profitable growth for the company. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of insurance markets, actuarial principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will lead a team of underwriters, develop underwriting guidelines, and implement sophisticated underwriting policies to evaluate and price insurance risks accurately.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing the company's overall underwriting strategy to achieve profitable growth and market competitiveness.
- Defining and managing the organization's risk appetite and tolerance levels across all product lines.
- Establishing and maintaining robust underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing the underwriting team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Overseeing the evaluation and pricing of complex insurance risks, ensuring accurate assessment and appropriate premiums.
- Collaborating with product development, actuarial, and claims departments to ensure cohesive strategy.
- Monitoring market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes impacting underwriting.
- Implementing and optimizing underwriting systems and technology to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable insurance regulations and statutory requirements.
- Reporting on underwriting performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to the executive team.
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Chief Underwriter - Cyber Insurance
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Our client is seeking a visionary Chief Underwriter to lead their cyber insurance division, operating in a fully remote environment. This executive role is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of cyber underwriting, developing sophisticated risk assessment models, and ensuring the profitability and growth of the cyber insurance portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting complex cyber risks, a profound understanding of the evolving threat landscape, and exceptional leadership capabilities. As a fully remote position, you will guide and mentor a global team of underwriters, establish underwriting guidelines, and collaborate with executive leadership, product development, and claims teams to innovate and adapt to emerging cyber threats. Your responsibilities will include defining underwriting appetite, setting pricing strategies, and managing capacity for cyber insurance products. You will be instrumental in identifying new market opportunities and developing innovative insurance solutions to address the complex and rapidly changing nature of cyber risks. The ability to conduct in-depth analysis of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats is paramount. You will also play a key role in reinsurance strategy related to cyber exposures. This role demands exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, combined with strong communication and presentation abilities to articulate complex strategies to various stakeholders, including the board. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving transformative change within a critical and dynamic sector. We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of risk management principles and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a remote setting. This is an unparalleled opportunity to lead the cyber insurance underwriting function for a leading organization, shaping the future of cyber risk transfer and protection. You will be responsible for ensuring the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the cyber insurance book. The successful candidate will demonstrate a profound commitment to technical excellence, strategic foresight, and driving significant business impact through astute underwriting.
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Remote Chief Underwriting Officer
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Our client, a rapidly expanding global insurance provider, is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Chief Underwriting Officer to spearhead their underwriting strategy. This is a fully remote, senior leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the company's underwriting policies and procedures across multiple lines of business. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of actuarial science, risk management, and insurance product development, with a proven ability to drive profitability and manage complex underwriting operations in a virtual environment. Key responsibilities include setting underwriting guidelines, establishing risk appetite frameworks, and ensuring the consistent application of underwriting standards. You will lead a distributed team of underwriters and risk analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. This role requires extensive experience in analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with executive leadership, sales, claims, and product development teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Proficiency in underwriting software, data analytics tools, and virtual collaboration platforms is essential. A strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in underwriting practices is expected. The ability to communicate complex financial and risk-related information effectively to diverse audiences, including the board of directors, is paramount. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field is required; an advanced degree or relevant professional designations (e.g., CPCU, FLMI) are highly desirable. A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in underwriting and risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, is mandatory. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic insurance company from anywhere in the world, influencing its strategic direction and contributing to its sustained growth.
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Chief Underwriting Officer - Remote Risk Assessment
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Our client is actively searching for a highly strategic and experienced Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their remote underwriting operations. This critical role will define and implement underwriting strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure profitable growth and effective risk management across all lines of business. You will be responsible for overseeing the underwriting team, setting performance standards, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a remote setting. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of actuarial principles, risk assessment methodologies, and insurance market dynamics. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating complex risks, developing innovative underwriting solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with claims, pricing, and product development teams to align underwriting strategies with overall business objectives. Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to effectively manage and motivate a geographically dispersed team. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of various insurance products and the ability to interpret financial statements and market data to make informed underwriting decisions. We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive innovation in underwriting practices, leverage technology to enhance efficiency, and contribute to the long-term success of our client. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the company's profitability and market position, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment. Proven experience in a senior underwriting or actuarial role is a prerequisite for this demanding position.
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Chief Underwriting Officer - Specialty Lines
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Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing insurance provider, is seeking a seasoned and visionary Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their underwriting division. This pivotal role is fully remote, enabling you to influence the company's risk appetite and profitability from anywhere. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for underwriting across all specialty lines of business, ensuring the development and implementation of profitable underwriting strategies. This involves analyzing market trends, assessing risk exposures, and establishing appropriate pricing models and policy terms. You will lead a distributed team of underwriters, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Key responsibilities include developing underwriting guidelines, managing the underwriting portfolio, collaborating with actuaries to refine pricing models, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in specialty lines, with a proven track record of success in underwriting and portfolio management. Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills are essential. You must be adept at working autonomously, managing complex projects, and driving results in a remote environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and a commitment to achieving sustainable growth. The ability to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the underwriting team is paramount. We are looking for a results-oriented leader who can adapt to evolving market conditions and identify new opportunities for profitable expansion. The opportunity is based in **Kisumu, Kisumu, KE**, but you will be working remotely.
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Chief Underwriting Officer - Specialty Insurance
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Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding specialty insurance provider, is seeking a visionary Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their underwriting strategy and operations. This is a fully remote executive position, allowing you to shape the future of our insurance products from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative underwriting guidelines, policies, and pricing strategies across a portfolio of specialized insurance lines. Your core objective will be to balance risk appetite with profitability, ensuring the sustainable growth of the business while maintaining robust risk management practices. You will lead a team of experienced underwriters, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of actuarial principles, risk modeling, regulatory compliance, and the specific nuances of specialty insurance markets. Proven experience in developing and executing successful underwriting strategies, coupled with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, is essential. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, claims, actuarial, and sales teams to align underwriting strategies with overall business objectives. Excellent analytical skills, strategic foresight, and the ability to navigate complex financial and risk landscapes are paramount. Experience in data-driven underwriting and the adoption of insurtech solutions will be highly valued. If you are a seasoned insurance executive with a passion for strategic underwriting and a proven ability to drive profitable growth in a remote leadership capacity, we invite you to apply.
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Chief Underwriting Officer - Specialty Lines
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Our client, a prominent leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an exceptional Chief Underwriting Officer with a distinguished track record in specialty lines to join their executive team. This is a critical, fully remote leadership position, allowing you to drive underwriting strategy and profitability from wherever you operate. You will be responsible for setting the underwriting vision, establishing guidelines, and overseeing all underwriting operations for complex and niche insurance products. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing risks, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring the financial health of the specialty lines portfolio. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team of experienced underwriters, fostering a culture of risk excellence, and collaborating closely with actuarial, claims, and sales departments. You will also engage with brokers, reinsurers, and regulatory bodies to maintain strong relationships and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of specialty insurance markets, including professional liability, D&O, cyber, and other complex lines. Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities are essential. Proven leadership and team management experience are required, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. A strong understanding of financial markets and economic trends that impact insurance risk is also necessary. We are looking for a visionary leader who can identify emerging risks and opportunities, adapt underwriting strategies to market dynamics, and contribute significantly to the sustained growth and success of our client. If you are a highly experienced insurance executive ready to lead in a remote capacity and shape the future of specialty underwriting, we encourage you to apply.
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Chief Underwriting Officer - Remote Insurance Operations
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Our client, a rapidly growing insurance provider, is seeking a visionary Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their remote underwriting operations. This executive position requires a deep understanding of risk assessment, actuarial principles, and insurance product development. You will be responsible for establishing and refining underwriting guidelines, overseeing the underwriting process across diverse product lines, and ensuring profitable growth while managing risk exposure effectively. As a remote-first leader, you will leverage technology to manage a distributed underwriting team, implement innovative underwriting tools, and maintain rigorous quality control standards. Key responsibilities include developing sophisticated underwriting models, analyzing market trends, collaborating with sales and claims departments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also play a crucial role in designing and pricing new insurance products tailored to evolving market demands. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical skills, strategic leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to drive innovation in the insurance sector. A strong understanding of data analytics and predictive modeling is essential. A Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, coupled with a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, is required. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the underwriting strategy for a forward-thinking organization remotely, supporting operations relevant to Nakuru, Nakuru, KE .
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