Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

July 24, 2025 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Johannesburg: Head of Technical Underwriting

Posted on 2025-07-24 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 the underwriting philosophy across products, including wording, endorsements, proposal forms, mandates, pricing, and audits. Drive and manage the 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 material 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 multi-disciplinary 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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Posted on 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Location	Gauteng / Johannesburg

Job Summary

As a senior member of the team, you will oversee day-to-day operations, manage the limit and rating setting process, and provide guidance to the team. This position requires expertise in managing complex credit structures, asset valuations, and addressing atypical credit risks. Key Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Credit Underwriting Analysts Support the Global Head of Underwriting with credit risk assessments and reporting Perform in-depth financial analysis, limit & rating setting, and re-assessments for a global oil marketing portfolio Provide guidance on credit risk appetite and asset valuations Monitor sector trends and produce macro-economic analysis Report on credit risk performance and KPIs to senior management Build and maintain effective relationships with senior management and the commercial credit team Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or Business Studies Post-graduate qualifications, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar certifications are advantageous At least 8 years of experience in credit risk or credit underwriting, ideally in mining, commodity trading, banking, or consultancy Strong financial analysis and reporting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); coding skills in VBA, Power BI, or Python are advantageous Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively How to Apply:

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