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Were looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Underwriter who thrives on turning complex information into confident decisions. This isnt just about crunching numbers its about protecting business, building strong relationships, and making calls that matter. If you love solving puzzles, weighing risks, and working in a dynamic environment where no two days look the same, then this role was designed for you. Duties & Responsibilities: Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances: Evaluate and decide on referrals that fall outside the UMA mandate. Arrange facultative reinsurance or special acceptances for risks above treaty limits. Ensure that all placements align with company underwriting guidelines. Reinsurance Renewals: Compile and circulate renewal packs in partnership with UMAs and internal stakeholders. Gather, review, and present accurate data to treaty reinsurers. Negotiate renewal terms and secure treaty support for all UMAs. Oversee the smooth completion of all administrative processes linked to renewals. Stakeholder & Treaty Management: Build and sustain strong working relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers. Collaborate with UMAs and internal business partners to align strategies and support underwriting needs. Job Experience & Skills Required: A Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, or BCom Law/LLB . 2-4 years underwriting experience in short-term insurance . Strong product, policy, and compliance knowledge. Experience in a reinsurance environment will be a strong advantage. Ability to critically review and assess your own work with attention to detail. Confident with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel at an intermediate level. Power BI skills would be a great bonus! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit
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Key Responsibilities: Evaluate, analyse, and price complex risks within your assigned portfolio. Negotiate and structure treaty terms and conditions in collaboration with clients and brokers. Monitor underwriting results, profitability, and performance metrics across portfolios. Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance, and industry regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client and portfolio outcomes. Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related discipline. Experience: 34 years experience in insurance or reinsurance underwriting (essential). Skills: Excellent analytical ability, commercial acumen, and sound communication skills. Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities, with experience in underwriting systems. Availability: Immediately available candidates will be given preference. Apply now! For more exciting Finance , Insurance , and Reinsurance



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