Chief Underwriting Officer

Job Summary The Chief Underwriting Officer will be expected to improve the underwriting performance of the organization. You will do so by designing, executing, and monitoring the underwriting goals of the organization as defined in its strategic document. You will also serve as a member of executive management with direct responsibility for all technical/underwriting operations of the company (Underwriting – Life and Non-Life, Claims, Reinsurance, Actuarial) Duties & Responsibilities: Establish and promote underwriting best practices, with focus on underwriting profitability
Responsible for the Life & Non-Life underwriting units of the company
Responsible for the retail processing and actuarial units of the company
Responsible for planning and directing all underwriting procedures.
Directs the various underwriting function of the organization including Individual Life, Group Life, Non-Life and Health
Develops long-term underwriting strategies and directions for the company, and sets specific goals and policies for underwriting operations.
Determines product mix and target markets for the company. Drives marketing and distribution strategies for the company
Products development, pricing and profitability analysis
Responsible for the actuarial valuation of both the Life and Non-Life books of the business Succession Planning
Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitation of Training Programmes
Other roles as may be assigned by the organization Job Requirements A good first degree any social science disciplines or/and MBA
Minimum of 12 (twelve) years’ experience
Hands on experience in managing business operations
Comprehensive experience in creating business development procedures, service standards, operational policies and guidelines
Proficiency in managing insurance operations
Insurance operations and financial accounting knowledge
Deep knowledge of insurance underwriting (Life & Non-Life)
Good actuarial knowledge
Product development
Financial accounting of both Life and Non-Life business