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Vacancy title:
Underwriting Manager-Specialty
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Insurance, Category: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate]
Jobs at:
NCBA Group
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 13 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose Statement
- The role of Underwriting Manager Specialty is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing specialized lines of business that cater to unique risks and market segments. The role will involve strategic decision-making, team management, and ensuring the profitability and growth of the company's specialty underwriting operations. The role also Identifies and underwrites profitable accounts within underwriting limits; maintains and grows relationships with producers in conjunction with the Distribution team.
SCOPE & DIMENTIONS
- Extensive experience in underwriting, particularly in specialty lines of business.
- Strong background in risk management, underwriting operations, and product development.
- Previous experience managing teams and leading underwriting department
Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:
- Degree in Finance or related field.
- Master’s degree in a business-related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Must have Insurance Technical qualifications CII/ACII/AIIK
- Marketing qualifications will be an advantage
- Proficiency in IT applications widely used for business.
Work experience
- At least 10 years relevant experience in General Insurance and at least 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in specialty Lines including technical underwriting work
- At least 5 years in management position.
- Experience in building relationships and influence with diverse cultures
- Strong business acumen, with a proven track record of making sound judgment backed by strong analytical, quantitative, process and systems skills.
- Knowledge of local and regional market(s) segmentation, portfolio management and distribution
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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