Johannesburg: Head of Product Underwriting (Insurance) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps

February 14, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

AtripleA recruitment & temps

Gauteng

Other Insurance

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is a leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa dedicated to proactive risk management and superior customer service. With our deep industry insights and expert knowledge, we partner with customers and brokers to safeguard their businesses and enhance their risk profiles across the continent. The Head of Product Underwriting (Insurance) role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and is responsible for product underwriting across various business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and report on Underwriting Quality and Product adherence and ensuring profitability targets are achieved throughout the portfolio.

• Assist Distribution: Identifying opportunities for growth within our risk appetite and profitability requirements.

• Managing Underwriting delegation of authority to regions and others.

• Monitor and report on adherence to risk appetite across the portfolio.

• Developing and implementing product and underwriting enhancements.

• Developing, reviewing and enhancing all required underwriting guidelines.

• Overseeing the underwriting first line of defence governance function, including:

• Adherence to risk appetite

• Exception reporting

• Accumulation monitoring and adherence.

• Responsible for the Underwriting Risk register and control framework: This includes continual consideration of emerging risks, with appropriate solutioning, as necessary.

• Product wording/s maintenance upkeep and enhancements to ensure alignment with legal constructs and market opportunities.

• Maintain and Manage Company’s Sasria relationship, including implementation and meeting operational requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and implement Underwriting training and peer to peer reviews.

• Co-ordinate Technical Underwriting Reviews for all the regions; ensuring these are done on an annual basis.

• Drive to create efficiencies: Improve customer service and expand talent capability within the Risk Engineering Team

• Provide and consolidate key data on environment, market, competitor, business segments, products, and marketing activities.

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• Manage all Risk engineering functions. This includes:

• Setting risk surveying rules

• Management of risk surveying team, which includes a team of risk engineers.

• Ensuring that surveying production volumes are met within service level agreements and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum NQF Level 7, i.e. University degree.

• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ short term insurance experience, including technical underwriting and policy wording.

• Experience in providing underwriting advice to senior management.

• 5 or more years general management experience.

• Experience in project management advantageous.

Qualifications

No formal education/certifications mentioned.

How to Apply

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About Other Insurance Jobs in Gauteng

The Other Insurance (OI) industry is a significant sector in Gauteng, South Africa, offering a range of career opportunities for professionals with the right skills and experience. Typically, OI roles are in demand across various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing, as companies seek to manage and mitigate risks associated with their operations.

Generally, OI specialists in Gauteng can expect salaries that vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad salary ranges cannot be provided due to the variable nature of these factors, it is common for experienced OI professionals to earn between R600 000 and R1 200 000 per annum, while entry-level roles may start at around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum. However, salaries can fluctuate depending on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for OI roles in Gauteng include expertise in financial management, risk analysis, data interpretation, communication, and project management. Other essential skills often include proficiency in insurance software, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure. Many OI professionals also hold relevant certifications or degrees in fields such as actuarial science, business administration, or economics.

The financial services sector is a significant employer of OI professionals in Gauteng, with other industries such as technology and manufacturing also commonly hiring for these roles. Other sectors that may employ OI specialists include healthcare, construction, and logistics. In terms of career development, many OI professionals in Gauteng progress to senior roles within their current organisations or move into related fields such as risk management, auditing, or claims handling.

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For those seeking a career in OI, it is essential to develop a broad range of skills and experience, often through formal education and training. Many OI professionals in Gauteng have pursued certifications such as the Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA) or the Chartered Insurance Practitioner (CIP). Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders is also crucial for success in this field.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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