Underwriting Department Manager

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the underwriting department to ensure efficient and accurate risk assessment
• Review, evaluate, and approve underwriting decisions in line with company policies
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Monitor underwriting performance and ensure targets and quality standards are met
• Analyze risk exposure and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Supervise and support underwriting staff, providing guidance and performance management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Prepare and submit regular reports on underwriting activities and performance
• Collaborate with other departments to support business growth and customer satisfaction

Qualification: BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Accounting, Management, Statistics, Engineering or related field of studies, with strong analytical and risk assessment knowledge

Experience: Eight years of relevant professional experience, of which at least two years as an Underwriting Division Manager or in a similar leadership role, with proven experience in risk evaluation and policy management

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management