Underwriter

Who we are

Personal lines make up about 70 percent of premium. Every account manager handles a full book, from quotes to renewals to claims questions.

Position summary

Uhuru Mutual Insurance is looking for an Underwriter to join a small, steady team. Agent relationships matter here. Expect regular agency visits. We work hybrid out of Nairobi, usually three days in, two days remote.

Your responsibilities

• Track production, hit ratio and loss ratio for your book monthly
• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment
• Negotiate terms, deductibles and pricing with agents
• Mentor underwriting assistants and trainees

What you'll need

• 2+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Comfortable negotiating with agents
• Experience reading loss runs, schedules and financial statements
• Familiar with Guidewire, Duck Creek or a similar policy system

Also helpful

• CPCU, AU or CIC designation
• Prior agency or brokerage experience
• Excel modelling for pricing

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Data and airtime allowance
• Pension contribution

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Uhuru Mutual Insurance.