Commercial Portfolio Manager - UMA Division

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Responsible for managing a strategic portfolio of Underwriting Management Agencies (UMAs) under Santam’s UMA incubator structure. This role ensures effective onboarding, oversight, and commercial performance of UMA partners while driving execution across the value chain—including acquisitions, reinsurance structuring, operational integration, and system alignment. Acts as the commercial custodian, interfacing with internal technical functions (Underwriting, Reinsurance, Finance, Legal, and Compliance) and external stakeholders (reinsurers, UMA principals, brokers).

What will make you successful in this role?

Key Responsibilities :

Partnering with UMA Businesses

• Take ownership of strategic relationships with UMA partners, applying a client‑centric approach.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and build long‑term strategic relationships with UMA clients and business partners.
• Negotiate business terms and contracts with UMA clients in alignment with strategic and commercial objectives.

Account Management

Commercial Growth and Acquisitions

Business Development

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Recruitment Process

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