Senior Underwriter Job GA Insurance
Insurance Jobs, GA Insurance Jobs. Senior Underwriter manages general insurance underwriting risk and operations, requiring an Insurance/Business Bachelor’s degree, mandatory AIIK/ACII certification, and 5–7 years general underwriting experience (3+ in a senior/supervisory role). Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job Purpose
The Senior Underwriter ensures the company maintains a balanced, profitable, and compliant general insurance portfolio while providing technical leadership and mentoring to the underwriting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and approve complex and high-value general insurance proposals (e.g., engineering, fire, liability, marine, motor, and property).
- Analyze risk exposures and determine appropriate coverage terms, premiums, and policy conditions.
- Make informed underwriting decisions within delegated authority limits and recommend referrals to management for exceptional cases.
- Ensure underwriting decisions align with company profitability targets and reinsurance arrangements
- Monitor the performance of the general insurance portfolio to maintain healthy loss ratios and business growth
- Supervise and mentor junior underwriters and underwriting assistants, ensuring technical competence and consistent application of underwriting standards
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with brokers, agents, and corporate clients.
- Ensure full compliance with underwriting policies, IRA regulations, and internal controls.
- Prepare and submit periodic underwriting and performance reports to management.
- Support audit processes and implement corrective actions for identified gaps
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional Certification: Advanced Diploma in Insurance (AIIK) or ACII (UK) is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years in underwriting general insurance, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong product and market knowledge, reinsurance practices alongside a solid understanding of regulatory compliance standards.
- Advanced risk assessment, analytical, communication, strong leadership and team management skills
- High attention to detail, sound decision-making capabilities, and excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and wish to be part of our vibrant team in Motor Claims Department, please send your application letter and updated CV to the email address careers@gakenya.com by 09th November 2026. Indicate the position you are applying for on the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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