Underwriting Insurance Cases : Review and underwrite assigned new business and renewal cases within prescribed authority level, escalating unusual or complex cases to senior colleagues where appropriate.
Underwriting Automation: Carry out allocated research and analysis to support the development, testing, and improvement of automated underwriting processes and systems; recommend new functionalities and/or improvements that reduce cost and/or enhance underwriting effectiveness.
Organizational Risk Management : Ensure the organization is not exposed to undue risks by using risk management systems to achieve specific goals within a designated area of the business.
Leadership and Direction: Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan and to the broader organization's mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
Budgeting : Deliver a budget for an area of the organization or conduct complex analyses on budget progress in other areas of the organization.
Document Preparation : Edit document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols : Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
Requirements (Skills & Experience):
Matric and / or equivalent
Diploma and /or equivalent in Level 6 qualification in general insurance
3 - 5 years' experience in Commercial Underwriting
1 - 2 years' experience in managing a Team of Underwriters would be advantageous
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
14 June 2026 , 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Benefits
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Additional Information
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Job Description
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An Exciting opportunity is available for a Team Leader role at our Pinelands branch.
Purpose:
Manages several underwriting professionals. Reviews and ensures conformance with underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures by subordinate underwriters. Recommends changes in underwriting policies and procedures. Underwrites the large or more complex risks or provides final approval for those underwritten by subordinates
Oldmutual · Pinelands