• Cape Town, Western Cape

Huntswood

Building a New Future: Opportunities for Underwriters in UK Regulated Markets

As the insurance landscape in the UK continually evolves, the demand for skilled underwriters is at an all-time high. A new, innovative UK Underwriting function is being established, and this presents a unique opportunity for talented individuals to make their mark in the industry. We are creating a talent pool for Underwriters and Senior Underwriters focused on UK regulated markets, specifically under the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). If you have experience in General Insurance, Life/Protection, or Health Insurance, this is your chance to contribute to an exciting transformation from the ground up.

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

By becoming a part of our talent pool, you will not just join a team but will be integral in shaping our underwriting capabilities. Your contributions will directly influence the way we operate, make decisions, and manage risks across our UK entities.

Key Responsibilities

Engaging with our talent pool means you will have the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to building an innovative underwriting function.
  • Influence decision-making processes in the assessment of risk.
  • Interact and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Shape new processes and contribute to strategic initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table

We are actively seeking underwriters who possess the following qualifications and traits:

Qualifications Traits
Solid technical underwriting experience in UK-regulated markets. Ability to build trusted relationships with teams.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex data. Engaging communication skills to explain decisions effectively.
Confidence in assessing diverse cases including financial and medical aspects. Proactive mindset, comfortable in dynamic work environments.
Passion for mentoring and contributing to capability-building. Experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience We Seek

The ideal candidates will have backgrounds that include:

  • Underwriting experience within UK financial services—General Insurance, Life/Protection, or Health Insurance.
  • Strong understanding of the FCA’s regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Aptitude for using underwriting tools and frameworks for decision-making.
  • Collaborative experience with cross-functional teams such as claims, actuarial, and compliance.
  • A commitment to innovation and growth in the underwriting function.

Your Role in Our Transformation

Joining our team means you will play a vital role in establishing a new benchmark for underwriting excellence within the UK insurance market. Your insights and expertise will be crucial as we craft an underwriting ecosystem that emphasizes precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Next Steps

If you are eager to take on this challenge and want to be at the forefront of shaping a game-changing underwriting function, we invite you to connect with us. Together, we can redefine what underwriting excellence looks like in the UK regulated market.

Join us in creating something exceptional; your future with us awaits!

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