# Underwriting Manager Job CIC Insurance, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/underwriting-manager-job-cic-insurance-nairobi-kenya Company: CIC Insurance, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-13 Expires: 2026-09-27 ## Job Description About the Role Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the role will be responsible for ensuring design, implementation and management of cloud-based systems and building & maintaining cloud infrastructure for CIC Group. The role shall be involved in creating and managing scalable cloud-based services, overseeing data storage solutions, cost optimization, providing support, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless cloud operations. ### Key Responsibilities - Manage the end-to-end underwriting of Group Life new business, renewals, policy alterations and scheme administration. - Review and approve underwriting decisions within delegated authority while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite. - Drive timely renewal management, retention strategies and profitability of the Group Life portfolio. - Monitor portfolio performance through claims experience, loss ratios, premium adequacy and emerging risk trends, recommending corrective actions where necessary. - Oversee quotation preparation, pricing support and policy issuance within agreed service level agreements. - Lead implementation and continuous enhancement of Group Life underwriting systems and process automation initiatives. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, delegated authority limits and audit recommendations. - Manage facultative reinsurance referrals and ensure adherence to treaty arrangements. - Prepare and present underwriting performance reports, portfolio analytics and management information to support strategic decision-making. - Lead, coach and develop the Group Life underwriting team to deliver high performance, technical excellence and customer-centric service. - Collaborate with Sales, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Operations, ICT and other stakeholders to support business growth and operational excellence. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance underwriting efficiency, customer experience and service delivery. - Support the development, review and implementation of Group Life products, underwriting guidelines and operational procedures to align with business strategy and market needs. - Manage service delivery by monitoring underwriting turnaround times, productivity and quality standards to ensure agreed customer service levels are consistently achieved. - Identify, assess and manage operational and underwriting risks while promoting a strong risk management culture and ensuring business continuity within the underwriting function. Qualifications ### Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required - Bachelor’s degree in actuarial, Business, Insurance or Statistics. - Minimum of 10 Years work experience within a busy underwriting environment with supervisory experience of not less than 3 years - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Technical competence in insurance - Proficient in MS office tools - Excellent analytical skills ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.