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Job Summary

The Underwriting Manager will lead and inspire a team of underwriters, drive best practices, and support the company’s strategic growth while safeguarding its risk portfolio.

  • Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
  • Experience Level : Senior level
  • Experience Length : 7 years

Job Description/Requirements

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: Principal Officer

Department: Underwriting

Contract Type: Permanent


About the Role

Our client, a reputable mid sized insurance brokerage, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Underwriting Manager to oversee its underwriting department. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective risk assessment, compliance with IRA regulations, and alignment with the company’s business objectives. The Underwriting Manager will lead and inspire a team of underwriters, drive best practices, and support the company’s strategic growth while safeguarding its risk portfolio.


Key Responsibilities

Underwriting Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor the underwriting team, providing guidance, training, and performance management to maintain high standards.

• Develop, implement, and review underwriting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IRA regulations and internal standards.

• Monitor workflows to optimize efficiency and maintain accuracy in policy issuance and risk evaluation.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct within the team.


Risk Assessment & Policy Approval

• Oversee the review and approval of insurance applications across Life, General, and Medical lines.

• Evaluate complex and high value risks, making final underwriting decisions when required.

• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and sales teams to assess risk exposure and adjust underwriting criteria accordingly.

• Ensure premium pricing reflects both the risk and market competitiveness.


Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain full compliance with IRA regulations and statutory requirements for underwriting.

• Liaise with compliance officers and support audits and regulatory inspections related to underwriting activities.

• Stay abreast of legislative changes and IRA directives, updating policies and procedures as required.


Strategic Contribution & Business Development Support

• Work closely with senior management to develop underwriting strategies that support business growth.

• Participate in product design discussions by providing expert risk management and underwriting insights.

• Analyze data and market trends to identify new opportunities and areas of risk concentration.


Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• Certification:

o COP in Underwriting (mandatory)

o Membership in IIK or ACII is highly desirable.

• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in underwriting, including at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience across Life, General, and Medical insurance is preferred.

• Compliance: Strong knowledge of the Insurance Act (Cap 487), IRA regulations, and experience leading a compliance driven underwriting function.


Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

• Analytical thinker with sound problem solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities.

• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.

• Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic regulatory and business environment.


If you have the experience, drive, and expertise required for this role, we’d love to hear from you!


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