Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Manages several underwriting professionals. Reviews and ensures conformance with underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures by subordinate underwriters. Recommend changes in underwriting policies and procedures. Underwrites the large or more complex risks or provides final approval for those underwritten by subordinates.

Provide support to account manager
Managing of Underwriting Team, work distribution flow
Underwriting Management
Claims Management
Credit Committee Preparation of Files for new Facilities and reinsurance applications
New Business
Risk assessment
Legal Documents and liaising with Attorneys
Managing Reviews
Approving Guarantee Wordings
Approval of Quotations
Approval of Invoicing
Liaising with Brokers, policyholders, all other stakeholders
Mentoring and training - Junior Staff
Any other tasks that may be required by management
Applicants must have Matric and a tertiary qualification in Commerce (NQF Level 6-7 or equivalent)
Proficiency in Excel & Word
Good communication skills are essential
Fluent in English
The successful applicant should be able to manage a large workload and deliver with the time restraints.
Attention to technical details.
Sound business acumen.
5-7 Years experience Senior Underwriter / Bonds and Surety Market advantage
Drivers License
RE5
Financial background.

Skills

Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Default Risk, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Risk Based Pricing, Risk Management, Underwriting Management

Competencies

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

31 August 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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