Chief Underwriting Officer
Core
Lead the technical underwriting function for specialty non-life insurance, establishing standards, controls, and capabilities to support sustainable risk-adjusted returns.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Underwriting Officer (Specialty Non-Life)
Builds
Specialty insurance portfolios and risk-adjusted returns
Domain
Insurance (Non-Life/Specialty) + Risk Management
Required skills
Non-life underwriting, Technical risk selection, Underwriting governance, Pricing adequacy, Portfolio analysis, Reinsurance economics, South African insurance regulation, Team leadership, Data analytics, Financial literacy
Preferred skills
Advanced insurance designations, Responsible AI application, Change management
Technologies
Data analytics tools, Predictive insights, Responsible AI, Rating tools, Automation platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain underwriting philosophy, policies, and delegated authorities; Translate business appetite into risk parameters and pricing hurdles; Oversee technical pricing methodologies and portfolio profitability reviews; Lead technical portfolio reviews and quality assurance; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and underwriting delegations; Represent underwriting requirements in reinsurance design and discussions; Set technical requirements for underwriting tools and automation; Build specialist underwriting talent and technical succession.
Seniority
Executive (C-Level), Strategy & Mentorship