435 Underwriting Manager jobs in Kenya
Senior Underwriting Manager - Risk Assessment
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their remote underwriting team. This critical role demands extensive expertise in risk assessment, policy evaluation, and financial analysis within the insurance sector. You will be responsible for guiding the underwriting process, ensuring profitability, and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various insurance products, underwriting guidelines, and risk management principles, coupled with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the underwriting department in a remote setting.
- Review and evaluate complex insurance applications, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage and premiums.
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Train, mentor, and guide a team of remote underwriters, fostering professional development and high performance.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform underwriting strategies.
- Collaborate with sales, claims, and actuarial departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the underwriting team, identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and company policies.
- Manage relationships with reinsurers and brokers as needed.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products and programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance principles, risk management, and underwriting practices.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and data.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and CRM systems.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing remote teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional designations such as ACII, CPCU, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
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Senior Underwriting Manager, Risk Assessment - Remote
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced and analytical Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their risk assessment operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise in insurance risk evaluation from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust underwriting policies and guidelines, analyzing complex risk exposures, and making informed decisions on insurance applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of various insurance products, actuarial principles, and regulatory requirements, coupled with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. You will work closely with claims, actuarial, and business development teams, utilizing advanced data analytics and risk modeling tools to ensure profitable growth and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, refine, and implement comprehensive underwriting strategies and guidelines.
- Analyze complex insurance risks across various product lines (e.g., property, casualty, life).
- Evaluate and approve or decline insurance applications, ensuring adherence to company risk appetite.
- Mentor and manage a team of underwriters, providing guidance and training.
- Collaborate with actuarial teams to assess pricing models and reserve adequacy.
- Work with business development to evaluate new market opportunities and product development.
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends in risk and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the underwriting department.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., ACII, FLMI) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
- Proven expertise in analyzing and underwriting complex risks.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance products, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of actuarial principles and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, critical for a remote management role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage team performance remotely.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and data analytics tools.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
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Senior Underwriting Manager, Remote Risk Assessment
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a leading insurance provider, is seeking an accomplished Senior Underwriting Manager to spearhead their remote underwriting operations. This critical role demands strategic leadership in risk assessment and policy development for a diverse portfolio. As a fully remote position, you will have the autonomy to manage your team and operations from any location, while ensuring the highest standards of underwriting excellence. You will be instrumental in refining underwriting guidelines, mentoring junior underwriters, and contributing to the overall profitability and stability of the company. Your expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating insurance risks will be paramount.
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This position offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and the significant advantage of working remotely. Join our client's team and play a vital role in shaping their risk management strategy. This is a remote opportunity, but our operational hub is in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the remote underwriting team, overseeing daily operations and workflow.
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct complex risk assessments for new and existing policies across various insurance lines.
- Analyze financial statements, loss history, and other relevant data to determine policy terms and pricing.
- Mentor, train, and develop a team of remote underwriters, fostering their professional growth.
- Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales departments to ensure cohesive risk management strategies.
- Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting underwriting practices.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products and services.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and internal policies.
- Optimize underwriting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Review and approve complex or high-value risks.
- Prepare reports on underwriting performance and risk exposures for senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional designations (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex risks and making sound underwriting decisions.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, products, and the regulatory environment.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a remote team.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and financial analysis tools.
- Familiarity with remote work technologies and best practices.
- Must have a strong ethical compass and commitment to compliance.
This position offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and the significant advantage of working remotely. Join our client's team and play a vital role in shaping their risk management strategy. This is a remote opportunity, but our operational hub is in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
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Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager, Remote Risk Assessment
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting operations and risk assessment functions, operating entirely within a remote framework. This critical role will oversee the evaluation and selection of insurance risks, ensuring profitability and compliance with company guidelines. You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies and procedures, training and mentoring junior underwriters, and managing a portfolio of complex risks. A significant part of your remit will involve analyzing market trends, identifying emerging risks, and collaborating with actuarial teams to refine pricing models. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of various insurance lines (e.g., property, casualty, life), deep knowledge of risk management principles, and a proven ability to make sound underwriting decisions. Experience with underwriting software and data analysis tools is essential. This position demands strong leadership, exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to effectively manage a remote team. You will be instrumental in driving underwriting excellence and supporting the company's strategic growth objectives. The opportunity to lead underwriting initiatives remotely, contributing to the insurance sector's evolution from your base, while supporting operations impacting Mlolongo, Machakos, KE , provides a compelling career path. We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building strong relationships with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with a recognized professional designation (e.g., CPCU, AU), and a minimum of 7 years of progressive underwriting experience, is required.
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Job Description
Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Underwriting Manager to lead their remote insurance underwriting team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from any location. You will be responsible for assessing risks, setting underwriting guidelines, and ensuring profitability for a diverse portfolio of insurance products. The role involves developing and implementing underwriting strategies, training and mentoring underwriting staff, and collaborating with sales and claims departments to achieve business objectives. You will also monitor market trends and competitor activities to adapt underwriting policies accordingly. A deep understanding of insurance principles, risk management, and regulatory requirements is essential. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage a team effectively in a virtual environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for liaising with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders. This role demands a proactive approach to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the long-term success of the insurance operations. You will be instrumental in developing new underwriting tools and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. We expect candidates to have a solid background in a specific line of insurance (e.g., life, health, property, casualty). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on a leading insurance provider while benefiting from the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. The position requires a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative remote culture, driving innovation in the insurance sector. The role is based in Bungoma, Kenya , but operates as a completely remote opportunity, requiring a high degree of autonomy and organizational skill.
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Insurance Underwriting Manager
Posted 23 days ago
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A leading insurance provider is seeking a seasoned and analytical Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, with a strategic focus on the insurance market dynamics relevant to Bungoma, Bungoma, KE . You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure profitable growth and effective risk management. Your core duties will include overseeing the underwriting process for various insurance products, managing a team of underwriters, and providing guidance on complex cases. You will analyze market trends, assess competitor activities, and identify new opportunities for product development and market penetration. This role requires a deep understanding of actuarial principles, risk assessment, and financial modeling. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and agents. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience in insurance underwriting and management. Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills are essential. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are required to effectively manage a remote team and engage with stakeholders. Experience with underwriting software and data analysis tools is highly desirable. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive underwriting excellence and manage risk effectively in a remote setting, we encourage you to apply.
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Lead Underwriting Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Lead Underwriting Manager to spearhead their remote underwriting operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate assessment of risk and the efficient processing of insurance applications. As the Lead Underwriter, you will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies and procedures, training and mentoring a team of underwriters, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will analyze complex risk factors, make critical decisions on policy acceptance, and work closely with actuaries and product development teams to refine pricing models and coverage options. A significant portion of your responsibility will involve driving continuous improvement within the underwriting department, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This is a fully remote position, demanding excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team. You will play a key role in safeguarding the financial health of the organization by making sound underwriting decisions.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of insurance underwriters.
- Develop, implement, and enforce underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Review and approve complex or high-value insurance applications, making informed risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with all industry regulations and company standards.
- Collaborate with actuaries and product managers to assess and refine pricing and coverage strategies.
- Identify trends and patterns in underwriting data to recommend process improvements.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development for the underwriting team.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new underwriting technologies and systems.
- Manage workload distribution and ensure timely processing of all applications.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for underwriting-related inquiries within the organization.
- Extensive experience in insurance underwriting, with a significant portion in a leadership or management capacity.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing underwriting policies.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and insurance products.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a remote team.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, AU) are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field.
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Underwriting Manager - Specialty Lines
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Underwriting Manager specializing in complex specialty lines of insurance. This role requires a dedicated professional to lead and mentor a team of underwriters, ensuring profitability and adherence to risk management strategies. You will be responsible for developing underwriting guidelines, managing a portfolio of high-value accounts, and making critical decisions on risk acceptance and pricing. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of various specialty insurance markets, including but not limited to, professional liability, D&O, cyber insurance, and construction risk. Your responsibilities will include analyzing market trends, assessing the financial health of potential clients, and negotiating terms and conditions with brokers and agents. Strong leadership and team development skills are essential, as you will guide your team in evaluating complex risks and providing exceptional service to clients and partners. Collaboration with claims, actuarial, and sales departments is vital for a comprehensive approach to risk management. You must be adept at using underwriting software and analytics tools to enhance decision-making and identify new business opportunities. Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities are crucial. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required; an Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation is highly preferred. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role, is essential. Proven success in managing underwriting profitability and driving growth in specialty lines is a must. If you are a seasoned underwriting professional with a keen eye for risk and a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply for this critical on-site role. You will play an integral part in shaping our client's underwriting strategy and ensuring their continued success in the competitive insurance market.
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Senior Underwriting Manager
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a reputable and growing insurance provider, is seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting department. This critical role is a fully remote position, empowering you to manage operations and strategic initiatives from anywhere within Kenya. You will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting guidelines, assessing risks associated with complex insurance applications, and ensuring profitable growth for the company. Your expertise will be vital in evaluating policy submissions, pricing risk accurately, and managing a team of underwriters. You will collaborate closely with actuarial, claims, and sales departments to align underwriting strategies with overall business objectives. This position requires a deep understanding of insurance products, risk management principles, regulatory compliance, and strong leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions in a remote setting. You will play a key role in shaping the company's risk appetite and underwriting philosophy.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Review and assess complex insurance applications, ensuring adherence to risk appetite and profitability targets.
- Price insurance policies accurately, considering risk factors and market conditions.
- Manage and mentor a team of underwriters, providing guidance and professional development.
- Monitor underwriting performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with actuarial and claims departments to ensure consistent risk assessment and pricing.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the insurance industry.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance laws and regulations.
- Contribute to the development of new insurance products and services.
- Prepare reports on underwriting performance, portfolio analysis, and risk exposures for senior management.
- Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and ethical conduct within the underwriting team.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong understanding of various insurance lines (e.g., life, health, property & casualty) and their associated risks.
- Proven experience in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and standard office applications.
- Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment.
- Professional designations such as FLMI, CLU, or equivalent are highly desirable.
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Lead Insurance Underwriting Manager
Posted 23 days ago
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Our client is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Insurance Underwriting Manager to spearhead their underwriting operations. This is a crucial remote-first role responsible for developing and implementing effective underwriting strategies that balance risk and profitability. You will lead a team of underwriters, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high standards of service and compliance. Your responsibilities will include reviewing complex insurance applications, assessing risks associated with diverse policies, and making informed decisions on coverage terms and pricing. You will collaborate closely with actuarial, claims, and sales departments to refine underwriting guidelines, analyze market trends, and identify emerging risks. The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of insurance products, regulatory requirements, and best practices in risk assessment. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent decision-making abilities are paramount. This role requires a strategic thinker who can contribute to the overall profitability and growth of the insurance portfolio. You will also be responsible for training new underwriters and ensuring continuous professional development within the team. The ability to interpret financial data and statistical models to inform underwriting decisions is essential. This position offers the convenience of remote work, allowing you to manage your team and operations effectively from any location. We are looking for a leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Your expertise in risk management and your commitment to upholding ethical underwriting practices will be key to success. Experience with various insurance lines, such as life, health, or property and casualty, is highly desirable. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential financial losses while ensuring competitive product offerings. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's risk appetite and underwriting policies. Join us in this impactful remote role and contribute to safeguarding our clients' futures. Kisumu, Kisumu, KE . Drive underwriting excellence from your home office.
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