Senior Underwriter – GI

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Old Mutual Uganda is hiring a Senior Underwriter – GI to assess, price and determine terms for risks presented within set standards of service in a manner to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service:

Prepare documents – policies, endorsements, certificates within standards of service

Renewal notices and renewal terms including renewal follow-up

Review of performance of accounts/brokers to ensure overall loss ratio is kept below 70%

Broker/Client visits

Maintain and account for accountable documents

Sign documents within authority levels

Liaise with claims and credit control to monitor account performance premium payment

Market company products and service to brokers

Complete reinsurance cards for large risks

Monitor the QOP standards are upheld in the department and report any issues to the quality council

Carry out payment requisitions payments immediately when they are presented

Establish that quotations, including those done by Assistant underwriters are competitive

Preparation of quotations and follow-up

Establish that all other users of EDMS are assisted anytime they have any problem regarding the system.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

Skills And Competencies.

Good communication skills-

Computer literate

Good assessment and analytical skills

Ability to interact at all levels

Knowledge of insurance market

Application of re-insurance

Leadership

Qualifications:

Minimum education:

University degree & Qualification in Insurance (Diploma in Insurance)

To assess, price and determine terms for risks presented within set standards of service in a manner to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service

The following key outputs are required from this role.

Determine acceptability of risks, recommend risk surveys, monitor and review terms of accounts assigned

Supervise, train and mentor staff on technical matters to ensure their skills are sharpened

Check and sign underwriting document to authenticate it

Prepare and follow up renewal notices to ensure retention

Requisition for premium refund to facilitate issue of cheque

Establish that premiums are paid in respect of accounts managed

Maintain effective business relationships to ensure effective delivery of service

Monitor service standards within the section to ensure high quality customer service is delivered.

Prepare documents – policies, endorsements, certificates within standards of service

Renewal notices and renewal terms including renewal follow-up

Review of performance of accounts to ensure overall loss ratio is kept below 70%

Client/ intermediaries visits

Maintain and account for accountable documents

Sign documents within authority levels

Liaise with claims and credit control to monitor account performance premium payment

Market company products and service to clients and intermediaries

Complete reinsurance cards for large risks

Monitor the QOP standards are upheld in the department and report any issues to the quality council

Carry out payment requisitions payments immediately when they are presented

Establish that quotations, including those done by Assistant underwriters are competitive

Preparation of quotations and follow-up

Establish that all other users of EDMS are assisted anytime they have any problem regarding the system.

Responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

Any other duties as maybe assigned.

Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Relationships, Client Visits, Communication, Counter Terrorist Financing, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Customer Follow-Ups, Customer Service, Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Ensure Compliance, Facilitation, Insurance, Know Your Customer (KYC), Leadership, Management Reporting, Payment Handling, Price Management, Reinsurance, Risk Compliance, Risk Surveys, Service Standards {+ 2 more}

Competencies

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Business Administration (Required), Bachelors Degree (B): Insurance (Required), Diploma (Dip): Insurance (Required)

Closing Date

13 November 2025 , 23:59

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