Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Insurance & Asset Management

Location:

ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80413596A-0001

Date Posted:

7/15/2025







To develop and implement the underwriting strategy model for Market Underwriting to drive the growth of the Standard Insurance Limited Commercial business through monitoring efficiencies and adherence in day-to-day policy level underwriting. To continuously assess and identify opportunities to improve and optimise processes, both in terms of procedures and the optimal use of systems. Lead and drive a cohesive team of Underwriters to effectively apply sound underwriting practices as per SLA's.



Qualifications

Type of Qualification:

A post graduate degree in Business Commerce of Finance and Accounting would be a minimum requirement for this job.



An Insurance qualification and accreditation would be required (AIISA / ACII / FIISA / FCII - Insurance Institute of South Africa / Chartered Insurance Institute.



Other Preferred Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships



A Masters degree in Business Commerce or an MBA would be preferred for this job.



Experience Required

Insurance

Insurance

15 years

The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the end-to-end Financial Services Value Chain. The role requires Market Underwriting knowledge and experience. Practical experience of insurance, digital and technology, banking and bancassurance and product development. The role requires an experienced executive leader with the ability to provide strategic advice to senior executives and Exco's on risk selection and pricing. Be able to influence strategic decisions.



Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Challenging Ideas

Checking Things

Developing Expertise

Documenting Facts

Embracing Change

Empowering Individuals

Establishing Rapport

Interacting with People

Making Decisions

Meeting Timescales

Team Working

Technical Competencies:

Analysing Insurable Risk

Insurance Principles

Insurance Products & Services

Risk/ Reward Thinking

Underwriting and Pricing Risk

Underwriting Management

Please note:

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