Job Scope
- Lead and manage credit and surety underwriting unit
- Portfolio Monitoring for credit and surety line of business
- Maintain profitability of credit and surety line of business (LOB)
Main Responsibility
- Lead and manage Credit & Surety line of business (LOB) underwriters.
- Formulate and execute strategies to grow target business in consultation with business units.
- Ensure appropriate treaty protection is in place.
- Review and approve underwriting decisions on complex and high-value risks, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and standards.
- Regular analysis of business portfolio and take action where necessary to ensure profitability
- Ensure that underwriting team provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers and within the set service standards
- Organize / provide technical training to team members, business team as well as intermediaries
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of group Underwriting Guidelines and all other relevant statutory regulations and guidelines
- Assign underwriting authorities to personnel based on their level of skill set as appropriate
- Undertake other responsibilities or projects as assigned from time to time
Qualification and Experience Requirement
Education :
- AMII /ACII / DMII or equivalent insurance qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration is preferred.
Experience :
- Minimum of 15 years experience in Underwriting with at least minimum 5 years in managerial capacity
Skills :
- Strong knowledge in Credit & Surety subject matter.
- Strong leadership capabilities supported by managerial experience.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
