Senior Underwriter at Angove Partners
About the job
Senior Underwriter, Nairobi
Angove Partners is working with an MGA that focuses on specialized insurance solutions. We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals to contribute to the overall success of this new structure, dedicated to the African and Middle Eastern markets.
About the role:
You will play a crucial role in assessing and underwriting risks within the insurance industry. Leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to the development of customized insurance programs, ensuring that their clients receive comprehensive coverage tailored to their unique needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate and underwrite facultative risks, including property, liability, and other specialized coverages, in accordance with underwriting guidelines and company policies.
- Work closely with brokers, customers and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and assess risk profiles.
- Ability to price risks.
- Analyze market trends, emerging risks and regulatory changes in order to stay informed and adapt underwriting strategies accordingly, particularly in the Maghreb, Egypt and CIMA zone.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients, providing expert guidance on risk mitigation and insurance solutions.
- Collaborate with the underwriting team to establish and maintain underwriting standards, guidelines, and pricing structures.
- Participate in the development of new insurance products or enhancements to existing products, keeping abreast of industry advancements.
- Contribute to the effective management of the underwriting portfolio, including monitoring and analyzing performance measures.
About you:
- Proven underwriting experience, particularly in FCC and/or treaty insurance.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and determine appropriate coverage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with brokers and customers.
- You are results-oriented and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Over 10 years experience as undewriter in insurance or reinsurance company or with international broker.
- Fluency in English
- Ability to recruit and develop business with brokers, insurers and reinsurers.
- Underwriting region is Morocco, Maghreb and Egypt (CIMA zone will be a plus).
- Based in Nairobi
For any questions, please contact: kyran.jethwa@angovepartners.com