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Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

Posted on 2025-06-24 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Accounting / Finance
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Job Title: Head of Technical Underwriting Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of underwriting strategy, standards, and governance practices. Oversee and enhance underwriting philosophy across products, including wording, endorsements, proposal forms, mandates, pricing, and audits. Drive and manage reinsurance strategy (treaty and facultative), ensuring alignment and compliance across teams. Establish and uphold risk management practices across underwriting and claims functions. Ensure governance and compliance with all internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Provide strategic support to product development and enhancement initiatives. Lead risk selection oversight, identifying areas for improvement and training across underwriting teams. Conduct and oversee internal audits related to underwriting and claims; implement findings and maintain robust audit plans. Deliver insightful reports and recommendations to leadership, highlighting underwriting trends and market intelligence. Provide technical underwriting support and guidance on complex cases. Develop training materials and facilitate technical development across teams. Represent underwriting in cross-functional executive and committee meetings. Support compliance with POPIA and promote a Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) culture. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Risk Management, Commerce, or a relevant business qualification. Minimum 10 years experience in short-term/special risk insurance , including: Technical underwriting Claims handling Risk management Reinsurance (facultative and treaty) Governance, audit, and compliance Product development Deep legal knowledge of insurance-related Acts and regulatory requirements (e.g., Insurance Act, FAIS, and Prescription Act). Proven experience in leading and developing technical underwriting functions and managing multidisciplinary teams. Key Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical, investigative, and strategic thinking ability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident report writer and presenter. High level of self-management, initiative, and accountability. Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in negotiation, risk identification, and decision-making. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Well-networked within the insurance ecosystem (reinsurers, brokers, legal experts, and industry bodies). If you’re a technically strong, commercially aware, and governance-minded insurance professional looking to step into a key leadership role, then this opportunity is for you.

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Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

Posted on 2025-06-03 00:00:00

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Category Accounting / Finance
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

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Key Responsibilities: Support the CUO in implementing strategic underwriting initiatives across the organization. Develop, enhance, and monitor underwriting philosophy, including wordings, endorsements, pricing models, mandates, and risk standards. Lead the reinsurance strategy (treaty and facultative) and oversee its consistent application. Manage underwriting and claims risk management practices, both internally and with external partners. Drive technical audits, underwriting quality assurance, and internal governance processes. Monitor risk selection, underwriting referrals, and high-risk exposure. Provide feedback and strategic support thereon. Lead technical training programs and support continuous knowledge transfer across the underwriting teams. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and product teams on product development and market-facing interventions. Analyze claims trends, economic factors, and emerging risks to inform underwriting decisions. Prepare detailed reports, committee agendas, and risk summaries for senior leadership and operational teams. Ensure that effective internal documentation, risk surveys, and communication standards are upheld. Promote continuous process improvement, compliance with POPIA and TCF, and overall policy adherence. Actively engage with reinsurance partners, industry associations, and professional networks to stay ahead of industry trends. Mentor and coach Underwriters to build internal capability and drive performance excellence. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors Degree in Risk Management, Commerce, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years experience in short-term insurance, with a strong focus on: Underwriting processes; Claims procedures; Risk management and legal knowledge (Insurance Act, FAIS, and Prescription Act); and Reinsurance strategy and treaty management. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. FAIS compliance and strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks. Self-driven with a high level of discipline, accountability, and initiative. Why Apply?: Lead technical excellence in a dynamic, specialist insurance environment. Influence strategic direction and risk philosophy at an enterprise level. Collaborate with a high-caliber team and diverse external partners. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on underwriting innovation and operational standards. Closing Date: 12 July 2024 Ready to take the next step in your underwriting leadership journey?

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