Takaful Portfolio Manager

Are you an experienced insurance professional with a passion for portfolio growth broker relationship management and business development

Our client a leading commercial insurance specialist is seeking a Takaful Portfolio Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of brokers while driving profitable business growth within its specialist insurance division.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded insurance professional who enjoys building strong broker relationships identifying new business opportunities and delivering sustainable portfolio performance in a highly collaborative environment.

• Develop and implement a strategic business plan for your allocated broker portfolio.
• Drive portfolio growth through new business acquisition and the expansion of existing broker relationships.
• Manage and grow broker and binder portfolios to achieve Gross Written Contribution (GWC) profitability retention and growth targets.
• Build long-term relationships with brokers through regular engagement and value-added service.
• Analyse portfolio performance market trends and broker opportunities to improve business outcomes.
• Deliver exceptional broker service while providing tailored insurance solutions.
• Ensure underwriting decisions align with delegated authority governance requirements and underwriting guidelines.
• Monitor portfolio profitability and implement corrective actions to achieve targeted loss ratios.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting standards operational procedures governance controls and Takaful principles.
• Collaborate with underwriting claims operations and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen market presence and portfolio performance.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• RE5 qualification is essential.
• RE1 will be advantageous.
• Insurance or technical qualification will be advantageous.
• Formal Business qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience within the insurance industry across Commercial and Personal Lines.
• Proven business development and/or portfolio management experience.
• Experience working with insurance brokerages will be highly advantageous.
• Valid drivers licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Strong understanding of the South African insurance market.
• Sound knowledge of underwriting principles and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of insurance legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing profitable broker portfolios.
• Strong commercial and business development capability.

• Portfolio Management
• Broker Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Commercial Acumen
• Insurance & Underwriting Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Results Driven
• Strategic Thinking

• Join one of Southern Africas leading commercial insurance organisation.
• Manage and grow a specialist insurance portfolio within a respected market leader.
• Work closely with experienced underwriting operations and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to make a measurable commercial impact while building long-term broker partnerships.
• Collaborative environment that supports professional growth and career development.

If youre an experienced insurance professional with a passion for portfolio management broker development and driving profitable growth wed love to hear from you.