114 Remote Senior Underwriter General Insurance jobs in Kenya

• Develop, implement, and enforce underwriting policies and procedures.
• Manage and mentor a team of remote underwriters, providing guidance and professional development.
• Review and approve complex or high-value insurance applications, assessing risk levels accurately.
• Monitor underwriting performance metrics, ensuring adherence to profitability targets and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with actuarial and claims departments on risk assessment and pricing strategies.
• Analyze market trends and recommend adjustments to underwriting guidelines as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable insurance regulations and company standards.
• Contribute to the development of new insurance products and services.
• Provide training and ongoing support to underwriting staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents, addressing underwriting inquiries.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional insurance certifications (e.g., CPCU, AU) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and policy interpretation.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote team management.
• Proficiency in underwriting software, analytics tools, and MS Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.

• Evaluate and underwrite complex insurance applications, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage and premiums.
• Develop and refine underwriting guidelines and strategies to optimize portfolio performance and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry data to inform underwriting decisions.
• Manage a book of business, monitoring policy performance and making necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal sales teams to provide expert underwriting advice and support.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for new product development or enhancements based on market needs and risk appetite.
• Conduct portfolio reviews and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior underwriters, providing training and expertise.
• Utilize underwriting software and data analytics tools to enhance decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a strong focus on risk assessment and pricing.
• Proven experience in managing an insurance portfolio and achieving profitability targets.
• In-depth knowledge of various insurance products (e.g., property, casualty, life, health) and their associated risks.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in using underwriting support systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Relevant professional designations (e.g., CPCU, AU) are highly desirable.

• Evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance applications, assessing risks and exposures.
• Determine appropriate policy terms, conditions, coverage limits, and premiums.
• Apply underwriting guidelines and authority limits effectively.
• Analyze financial statements, business operations, and loss history of applicants.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk management strategies.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally to brokers and agents.
• Negotiate policy terms and conditions to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring profitability and adherence to company objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with claims, sales, and actuarial departments.
• Utilize underwriting software and other relevant tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Relevant professional insurance designations (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are highly valued.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Solid understanding of insurance principles, risk assessment, and commercial lines of business.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data and business operations.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid work setting.
• Familiarity with underwriting software and insurance industry best practices.
• Customer-focused approach and strong relationship-building skills.

• Evaluate and underwrite complex insurance applications, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage.
• Set premium rates and terms based on risk analysis and market conditions.
• Manage a portfolio of commercial or personal lines accounts, ensuring profitability.
• Develop and refine underwriting guidelines and policies to align with company strategy.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information and negotiate terms.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Analyze loss data and market trends to inform underwriting strategies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior underwriters.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of underwriting systems and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a specialization in a specific line of business.
• Proven track record of sound underwriting judgment and risk assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Professional designations such as ACII, FLMI, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

• Analyze insurance applications, financial data, and risk exposures to determine eligibility and pricing.
• Underwrite new business and renewals, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and profitability targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients.
• Assess and manage the insurance portfolio for profitability and exposure.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.
• Collaborate with claims and actuarial departments on risk assessment and pricing strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a strong focus on risk assessment.
• Professional certifications such as ACII, FLMI, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting.

• Application Deadline: Oct. 24, 2025
• Hybrid

Job Description
AmTrust is a global insurance provider offering risk-management solutions and business underwriting. Today AmTrust International underwrites over $2.5bn of gross written premiums and employs more than 1900 people in 14 countries.

We are now looking for a Senior Conduct Risk officer to join our team based in either London or Nottingham.

In this key role you will focus on driving the development and approach to internal control of regulatory and conduct risk by acting as an embedded independent challenger, advisor and partner to support the underwriting team on conduct risk and regulatory compliance.

Essential Role Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supporting the implementation and embedding of the Conduct Risk Framework
• Advising and supporting the business functions on, oversight of risk controls and performance metrics, applicable regulatory conduct requirements & supporting business activities through compliance advice & expertise
• Reviewing Policy documentation, training materials, websites, or other material for conduct risk
• Ensure Consumer Duty principles are met across the business.
• Support the on-going operations of a Delegated Authority and Product Governance control framework.

Successful candidates must have a good working knowledge of conduct risk as well as knowledge of consumer duty, either via direct experience or experience within complaints or compliance and a background within the Insurance sector is essential.

We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail skills, be able to demonstrate good report writing skills, as well as knowledge of MS office, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Successful applicants must be comfortable working to both scheduled and last-minute deadlines, be able to work autonomously, have confidence in your ability, thrive working in a collaborative business, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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