Senior Underwriter – Corporate & Commercial Lines Job Sanlam

Insurance Jobs, Sanlam Jobs. Responsible for underwriting complex corporate and commercial risks, assessing proposals, analysing exposures, reviewing policy terms, managing broker relationships, supporting portfolio performance, and ensuring sound risk selection. Requires relevant insurance or business qualifications, professional qualifications such as ACII/IIK, and strong experience in general insurance. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

Purpose of The Position

They are seeking a dedicated professional to join their Corporate & Commercial Lines department. The successful candidate will select risks in alignment with Sanlam Allianz’s underwriting guidelines, process premiums accurately within the underwriting system, and issue policy documents within agreed benchmarks while actively supporting business retention and strengthening channel-partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or a business course.
• ACII/IIK qualification.
• Bring 5 to 8+ years of progressive underwriting or reinsurance experience in general insurance, supported by a proven track record of handling complex, large-value accounts.
• Strong product and market knowledge alongside a solid understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Advanced risk assessment, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail, sound decision-making capabilities, and excellent relationship management skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CV to: hr@ke.sanlamallianz.com.