226 Commercial Underwriting jobs in Kenya
Commercial Underwriting Specialist
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and underwrite commercial insurance applications, including property, casualty, and liability risks.
- Review financial data, operational procedures, and risk management practices of potential clients.
- Determine appropriate policy terms, conditions, coverage limits, and premium rates based on risk assessment.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with insurance brokers and agents.
- Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as claims and risk control, to provide comprehensive client service.
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends or potential issues.
- Stay informed about changes in legislation, market conditions, and industry best practices.
- Assist in developing new underwriting products and strategies.
- Provide clear and concise explanations of coverage and underwriting decisions to brokers and clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
- Solid understanding of various commercial insurance products and risk management principles.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage time efficiently, and maintain high productivity in a remote environment.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and standard office applications.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACII, CIP) are a plus.
Graduate Trainee - Financial Analysis
Posted 7 days ago
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Qualifications:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong academic record with a minimum GPA (e.g., 3.0 or equivalent).
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools is required.
- Basic understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and valuation methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
- Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong work ethic.
- Familiarity with financial modeling software is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in the specified region and available for the full internship duration.
Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Lines
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze commercial insurance applications, including financial statements, business operations, and loss history, to assess risk exposure.
- Determine the acceptability of risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
- Quote and bind new business policies, ensuring accuracy in policy details, coverage, and pricing.
- Review and renew existing commercial policies, making necessary adjustments based on updated information and risk assessment.
- Collaborate with agents and brokers to gather necessary information, clarify risks, and explain underwriting decisions.
- Develop strong relationships with internal sales teams and external partners.
- Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscape impacting commercial insurance.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations governing insurance underwriting.
- Maintain accurate underwriting files and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell or up-sell additional insurance products.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance underwriting expertise.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial lines insurance underwriting.
- Strong understanding of various commercial insurance products (e.g., General Liability, Property, Workers' Compensation).
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial statements and business operations.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Familiarity with underwriting software and rating systems.
- Professional designations such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) are a significant advantage.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced office environment.
Remote Senior Accountant - Financial Analysis & Reporting
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Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines
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Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective underwriting strategies for commercial insurance lines.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of commercial underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure accurate assessment of risks and appropriate pricing for complex commercial policies.
- Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and product development teams to refine underwriting guidelines and policies.
- Establish and maintain underwriting authority levels and guidelines.
- Develop and deliver training programs for underwriting staff.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and other distribution partners.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products and solutions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and company policies.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant professional designations (e.g., CPCU) preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of various commercial insurance products, including property, casualty, and specialty lines.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and insurance industry best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
Lead Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Lines
Posted 7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and underwrite complex commercial insurance applications, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage and pricing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents to generate new business.
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.
- Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Monitor the performance of assigned business segments, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with claims and actuarial departments to share insights and ensure consistency.
- Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging risks in commercial insurance.
- Participate in the development and refinement of underwriting strategies and appetite.
- Review and approve policy renewals and endorsements.
- Contribute to training initiatives for the underwriting team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional designations (e.g., CPCU, AU) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in commercial lines underwriting, with a strong track record of success.
- In-depth knowledge of various commercial insurance products (e.g., General Liability, Property, Workers' Compensation).
- Proven ability to assess and price complex risks accurately.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in underwriting systems and related software.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of complex cases in a remote environment.
This remote position offers a significant opportunity for an experienced underwriter to lead and shape critical underwriting functions within a respected insurance organization.
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Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines
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Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines
Posted 7 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial lines of business.
- Manage a team of underwriters, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Set and monitor underwriting authority levels and risk appetite for the team.
- Analyze complex risks and ensure appropriate pricing and terms for insurance policies.
- Collaborate with sales and claims departments to ensure seamless customer experience and effective risk management.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform underwriting strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents.
- Prepare reports on underwriting performance, profitability, and key risk indicators.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and technological enhancements in underwriting operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- A Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; ACII or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant focus on commercial lines.
- Proven experience in managing and leading an underwriting team.
- In-depth knowledge of various commercial insurance products (e.g., property, casualty, liability).
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent understanding of risk assessment and pricing methodologies.
- Proficiency in using underwriting software and data analysis tools.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high standards in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic business planning.
Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines
Posted 7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commercial lines underwriters.
- Develop and implement effective underwriting strategies and guidelines to achieve profitable growth targets.
- Oversee the assessment and pricing of complex commercial risks.
- Ensure compliance with all underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor underwriting performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Collaborate with sales and claims departments to ensure seamless customer experience.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and other key business partners.
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform underwriting strategies.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products and services.
- Conduct regular audits of underwriting files to ensure quality and consistency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., CPCU) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing underwriting teams and achieving financial targets.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance lines.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, actuarial data, and pricing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate a remote team effectively.
- Proficiency in underwriting systems and relevant software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments.
This is a significant opportunity for a driven underwriting professional to shape the direction of commercial insurance operations for our client, leveraging their expertise in a flexible, remote setting.