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- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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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.
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
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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