Senior Underwriter - General Insurance

About the role

GA Insurance is hiring a full-time Senior Underwriter in Nairobi to manage general insurance underwriting risk and operations. The role provides technical leadership and mentoring to the underwriting team, keeping the portfolio balanced, profitable and compliant. Applications close on 09 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and approve complex, high-value general insurance proposals such as engineering, fire, liability, marine, motor and property.
• Analyse risk exposures and set coverage terms, premiums and policy conditions.
• Make underwriting decisions within delegated authority and refer exceptional cases to management.
• Keep decisions aligned with profitability targets and reinsurance arrangements.
• Monitor the general insurance portfolio to maintain healthy loss ratios and business growth.
• Supervise and mentor junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Build relationships with brokers, agents and corporate clients.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting policies, IRA regulations and internal controls.
• Prepare periodic underwriting and performance reports, support audits and act on corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in insurance, business, commerce or a related field.
• Advanced Diploma in Insurance (AIIK) or ACII (UK) certification.
• 5-7 years of general underwriting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.

Required skills

• Strong product and market knowledge and reinsurance practice.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance standards.
• Advanced risk assessment, analytical and communication skills.
• Leadership, team management, negotiation and relationship management.

To apply, send an application letter and updated CV by the deadline, indicating the position in the subject line; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.