503 Underwriting jobs in Kenya
Underwriting Manager
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Underwriting Specialist
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Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate insurance applications and assess risk factors.
- Determine policy eligibility and terms based on underwriting guidelines.
- Calculate and set appropriate premium rates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with agents, brokers, and policyholders to gather information.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date policy records.
- Identify and escalate complex cases to senior underwriters.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform underwriting decisions.
- Participate in training and professional development activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance underwriting.
- Strong understanding of insurance products, risk assessment, and underwriting principles.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and MS Office Suite.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Underwriting Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor underwriting policies and procedures.
- Manage a team of underwriters, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
- Approve or reject insurance applications based on established underwriting guidelines.
- Set and maintain underwriting authority levels for the team.
- Collaborate with sales, actuarial, and claims departments to ensure cohesive business strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents.
- Prepare reports on underwriting performance, portfolio analysis, and emerging risks.
- Drive innovation in underwriting processes through the adoption of new technologies and data analytics.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Underwriting Manager
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Senior Underwriting Specialist
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Key responsibilities include analyzing financial statements, medical reports, and other relevant documentation to determine the insurability of applicants. You will apply your knowledge of actuarial principles and market trends to set appropriate premiums and coverage limits, while also identifying potential fraud indicators. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and agents to facilitate smooth business processes will be essential. You will also contribute to the refinement of underwriting guidelines and contribute to training programs for new underwriters. Staying updated on industry regulations, emerging risks, and best practices in underwriting is crucial. The ability to effectively communicate complex underwriting decisions and rationale to internal stakeholders and external partners is paramount. This role requires a meticulous approach, strong analytical capabilities, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The ideal candidate is a self-disciplined individual, capable of managing a high volume of complex cases independently and contributing to the overall success of the underwriting department in a remote capacity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant focus on complex risk assessment.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance products, policy structures, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and financial assessment skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and risk data.
- Experience with underwriting software and CRM systems.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
- Professional designations in underwriting (e.g., AU, CPCU) are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Senior Underwriting Specialist
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Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate insurance applications and assess risks thoroughly.
- Determine policy eligibility, coverage, terms, conditions, and pricing.
- Analyze financial statements, medical reports, and other relevant documentation.
- Ensure all underwriting decisions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriting staff.
- Collaborate with sales teams, agents, and brokers to gather information and explain underwriting decisions.
- Develop and refine underwriting guidelines and procedures.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes impacting underwriting.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products.
- Manage a portfolio of complex or high-value accounts.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance underwriting.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance products and underwriting principles.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and relevant insurance systems.
- Certification such as Associate in Underwriting (AU) or similar is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Senior Underwriting Manager
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