Underwriting Manager Job in Kenya

Our client, an innovative insurance solutions company, is looking to fill in the role of:

Underwriting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical function of underwriting & claims
• General supervision of underwriting and customer service staff
• Preparation of regular management reports on production and other relevant reports.
• Facilitate continuous underwriting staff training to create capacity
• Develop an underwriting manual and update it as and when need be.
• Computing competitive quotations in line with our underwriting philosophy and discussing them with clients
• Processing debits and credits and issuing insurance certificates
• Submit risk notes and obtain policy documents
• Prepare and issue renewal notice
• Assist in product development
• Risk profiling on suspect claims to establish under writing gaps.
• Client relationship management

Requirements

• Business related Degree
• Diploma in Insurance
• Must possess AIIK or ACII qualifications
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience in a brokerage firm
• Demonstrated understanding of key laws and rules guiding insurance brokers, insurance companies and customers in this market
• Experience in Medical underwriting would be an added advantage
• Ability to manage, coordinate and supervise the Underwriting department.
• Possess excellent risk management experience
• Integrity and ethical values
• Should be able to exhibit great Interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be competent in Planning and organizing departmental functions with a keen eye and attention to detail.
• Confident decision-making skills
• Numeracy and statistical skills
• Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work;
• The ability to work to tight deadlines

If you are a driven individual looking to bring your exceptional talent and ideas, kindly send your application to kazini.kenya@gmail.com before 31st May 2019 @ 5pm.

Kindly include the job title in your application’s heading.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.