Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited Senior Underwriter Jobs



Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited Senior Underwriter Jobs ; Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited is seeking a Senior Underwriter to evaluate, price, and accept complex reinsurance treaties and facultative risks. The role ensures portfolio profitability, sustainable business growth, and excellent client satisfaction. It combines high‑level technical underwriting with business development, market analysis, and team mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting & Risk Assessment

  • Analyse, negotiate, and approve complex reinsurance treaties and facultative risks within authority limits.

  • Utilize actuarial data, market trends, and financial analysis to determine premiums, terms, and coverage structures.

  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and make informed acceptance/declination decisions.

    Business Development & Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedants, and retrocessionaires.

  • Identify new business opportunities and provide market intelligence for strategic planning.

  • Deliver excellent and responsive customer service to clients and brokers.

    Portfolio Management & Analysis

  • Monitor portfolio performance to identify growth and profitability opportunities.

  • Reconcile accounts and verify treaty statements of accounts and facultative closings.

  • Analyse emerging issues and support resolution of complex underwriting challenges.

    Team Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and train junior underwriters.

  • Contribute to the development of underwriting policies and procedures.

    Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure all underwriting decisions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce (Insurance), Business
    Administration, or related field.

    Professional Qualifications

  • Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII – London) or Associate of the Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) or equivalent.

  • Completion of a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two weeks.

  • Proficiency in computer applications and underwriting systems.

  • Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Experience

  • At least 6 years of relevant work experience in insurance or reinsurance underwriting.

  • Advanced expertise in treaty and facultative reinsurance.

  • French language proficiency is a distinct advantage.

    Key Competencies

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

  • Proven underwriting experience with analytical tools and statistical packages.

  • Deep knowledge of reinsurance products, wordings, and market dynamics.

  • Sound judgment, attention to detail, and confident decision‑making.


    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited Senior Underwriter Jobs

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