Manager - Specialty Risks

Responsibilities and Mandates

• Manage and grow the Specialty Risks portfolio (e.g. engineering, marine, aviation, liability, energy, construction, or other non-standard risks);
• Underwrite complex and high-value risks in line with approved underwriting guidelines and delegated authorities;
• Develop underwriting strategies, pricing approaches, and portfolio management plans to ensure sustainable profitability;
• Assess risk exposures, coverage structures, and reinsurance requirements in collaboration with internal and external partners;
• Support business development initiatives by providing technical underwriting input and tailored solutions to brokers and clients;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, reinsurers, surveyors, and other key stakeholders;
• Monitor portfolio performance, loss trends, accumulation exposures, and risk concentration, and implement corrective actions;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk governance frameworks;
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical underwriting teams within the Specialty Risks function.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Insurance (CII) or Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field;
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in Specialty Risks underwriting within General Insurance, including at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role;
• Strong technical expertise in one or more specialty lines (engineering, marine, liability, etc.);
• Proven ability to underwrite complex and non-standard risks;
• Strong commercial acumen with a disciplined approach to risk and profitability;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams.

What's on Offer

Fantastic opportunity for a Manager - Specialty Risks (General Insurance) to advance their career!

A competitive package with great benefits

Contact

Contact: Yelena Yin

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7010711

Phone number: +27 11 303 8300

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