Academic Qualifications**

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce (Insurance), Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications****

• Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII – London) or Associate of the Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) or equivalent.

• Completion of a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.

• Proficiency in computer applications and underwriting systems.

• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience****

• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience in insurance or reinsurance underwriting.

• Advanced expertise in treaty and facultative reinsurance.

• French language proficiency will be a distinct advantage.

Key Competencies**

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven underwriting experience with analytical tools and statistical packages.

• Deep knowledge of reinsurance products, wordings, and market dynamics.

• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and confident decision-making

Underwriting & Risk Assessment

• Analyse, negotiate, and approve complex reinsurance treaties and facultative risks within approved authority limits.

• Utilize actuarial data, market trends, and financial analysis to determine appropriate premiums, terms, and coverage structures.

• Conduct thorough risk assessments and make informed acceptance/declination decisions.

 Business Development & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedants, and retrocessionaires.

• Identify new business opportunities and provide market intelligence for strategic planning.

• Deliver excellent and responsive customer service to clients and brokers.

Portfolio Management & Analysis

• Monitor portfolio performance to identify growth and profitability opportunities.

• Reconcile accounts and verify treaty statements of accounts and facultative closings.

• Analyse emerging issues and support resolution of complex underwriting challenges.

 Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and train junior underwriters.

• Contribute to the development of underwriting policies and procedures.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all underwriting decisions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.