133 Senior Underwriting Manager Specialty Lines jobs in Kenya

• Develop and execute sophisticated underwriting strategies for specialty insurance lines, including Professional Liability, Directors & Officers, Cyber Liability, and other complex risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of experienced underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain clear underwriting guidelines, policies, and pricing strategies.
• Analyze complex risks and make critical decisions on the acceptance, pricing, and terms of insurance policies.
• Collaborate with actuaries, claims departments, and product development teams to ensure profitable growth and competitive offerings.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes impacting specialty lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents, providing expert underwriting support.
• Oversee the profitability and performance of the specialty lines portfolio.
• Implement and enhance underwriting systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or CPCU designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant focus on specialty lines.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing a profitable underwriting portfolio.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and financial analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with the ability to effectively lead a remote team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape for insurance in relevant jurisdictions.
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.

• Develop, implement, and manage underwriting strategies and guidelines for specialty insurance lines.
• Evaluate and underwrite complex risks, ensuring adherence to company policies and profitability targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and economic conditions to identify new opportunities and potential threats.
• Set underwriting authority levels for the underwriting team and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with actuaries, claims, and legal departments to ensure accurate pricing and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Lead and develop a team of experienced underwriters, fostering a culture of expertise and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of new insurance products and solutions.
• Present underwriting strategies and portfolio performance to senior management.
• Utilize data analytics and underwriting tools to enhance decision-making processes.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with significant specialization in complex lines of business (e.g., liability, professional indemnity, D&O).
• Proven track record of successful underwriting and risk management.
• Deep understanding of insurance principles, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is essential.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional designations (e.g., CPCU, FLMI) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant focus on specialty lines (e.g., professional liability, cyber, environmental, surety).
• Proven experience in managing and developing underwriting teams, preferably in a remote setting.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment techniques, pricing methodologies, and insurance regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and financial information.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective underwriting strategies and guidelines.
• Proficiency with underwriting systems and data analysis tools.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and lead a remote team effectively.

• 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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• Developing and implementing credit risk policies and procedures.
• Analyzing credit portfolios to identify, assess, and quantify credit risks.
• Conducting stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio resilience.
• Developing and validating credit scoring and rating models.
• Monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting on credit risk exposures to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant banking regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborating with business units to promote a strong risk culture.
• Advising on risk appetite and tolerance levels for credit products.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in credit risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Deep understanding of credit risk modeling, portfolio management, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Professional certifications such as FRM or PRM are highly desirable.