Underwriting Manager

About the role

The Underwriting Manager reports to the Company Manager and is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the GTM Fire Insurance Company. The position covers managing daily activities, overseeing company policies and procedures, and handling non-life underwriting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the fire insurance company and oversee its policies, objectives, goals and operating procedures.
• Lead and coordinate client service policies and strategies to deliver consistent, high-quality customer service.
• Develop and coordinate risk management strategies in line with the group's risk policies and own risk solvency assessment guidelines.
• Underwrite all non-life applications.
• Direct, coordinate and revise workflows across the company to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain good communication with clients and prepare clear, timely reports.
• Coordinate strategic and business plans and budgets, and assist in negotiating reinsurance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines.

Required profile

• C.I.I. Diploma, C.P.C.U. or equivalent; a Business Management degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Risk Management qualification is an asset.
• At least five years of managerial-level experience in the insurance industry.
• Full use of a reliable motor vehicle.

Required skills

• Strong leadership, administration and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal, PR and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound insurance and risk management decisions, handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and on weekends.

Applications are submitted through the recruiter to the Human Resources Manager of the GTM Group of Insurance Companies in Georgetown, Guyana, by email, with a closing date of 30 April 2021.