The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Underwriter to strengthen our facultative reinsurance division. The ideal candidate brings over a decade of experience in engineering (re)insurance, with a proven ability to assess complex risks and develop tailored reinsurance solutions. Your core focus will be to underwrite and grow a profitable portfolio, leveraging your technical acumen and regional market insights.

 

Key Responsibilities

Manage and expand a profitable facultative engineering portfolio across Sub-Saharan Africa. Analyze and evaluate risks to provide sound reinsurance solutions in line with internal guidelines. Cultivate senior-level relationships with key clients and brokers to secure new business opportunities. Act as a technical mentor to junior underwriters and provide internal training and market insights. Conduct risk surveys and prepare detailed technical reports as needed. Support treaty underwriting with engineering expertise. Deliver high-value client engagement sessions, including workshops and seminars. Monitor market and portfolio performance trends to inform strategic decisions.

 

What You Bring

A BSc in Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on industry experience. Over 10 years in Engineering (re)insurance with strong technical underwriting skills. Fluent in both English and French Enthusiastic about travel and building business across Sub-Saharan Africa. A natural business developer with an eye for opportunity and growth.