Underwriting Manager / Team Leader
Underwriting Manager / Team Leader
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Job Description
Underwriting Manager / Team Leader
Lead a high-performing underwriting team and drive portfolio excellence
Johannesburg or Durban R30 000 - R35 000
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist in short-term insurance solutions known for their innovative products and client-first approach. They pride themselves on delivering tailored risk solutions across personal commercial and specialist lines with a strong emphasis on compliance service quality and sustainable growth. Joining this team means being part of a forward-thinking business where leadership and expertise make a tangible impact.
The Role: Underwriting Manager / Team Leader
In this role you will lead and mentor a team of underwriters ensuring efficient handling of policies renewals and endorsements. You will oversee underwriting across a range of product lines implement processes to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Acting as the go-to point for escalations and complex risks youll play a key role in delivering tailored solutions that protect clients while driving portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
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3-5 years of experience in a management or underwriting leadership role
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Lead mentor and manage a team of underwriters to achieve operational targets
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Oversee underwriting for personal commercial body corporate and specialist liability cover
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Implement and maintain underwriting policies procedures and service standards
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Ensure compliance with FAIS FSCA and Treating Customers Fairly requirements
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Handle escalations complex risks and provide decision-making support
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Monitor portfolio performance identify trends and present management reports
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Drive efficiency through process improvements and system optimisation
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Contribute to product development and enhancement to meet evolving client needs
About You
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NQF4 qualification (150 credits) essential
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RE5 certification essential
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Up-to-date CPD essential
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3-5 years experience in an underwriting management or team leader role (advantageous)
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Strong technical knowledge across personal commercial and liability cover
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Excellent leadership mentoring and people management skills
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Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to risk and process improvement
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Strong communication and relationship management skills with brokers clients and insurers
Employment Type
Full Time
