Manager - Specialty Risks (General Insurance)

Mauritius Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking for a highly experienced and technically strong Manager - Specialty Risks to lead and develop our Specialty Risks portfolio within General Insurance. The role is responsible for underwriting, portfolio management, and business development across specialised lines, while ensuring sound risk assessment, profitability, and compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards.
  • Specialty Risks portfolio (e.g. engineering, marine, aviation)
  • Underwriting, portfolio management, and business development

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the insurance sector and is recognised for its focus on innovation and technology. With a stable and established presence, the company prioritises delivering exceptional services while fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Job Description

  • Manage and grow the Specialty Risks portfolio (e.g. engineering, marine, aviation, liability, energy, construction, or other non-standard risks);
  • Underwrite complex and high-value risks in line with approved underwriting guidelines and delegated authorities;
  • Develop underwriting strategies, pricing approaches, and portfolio management plans to ensure sustainable profitability;
  • Assess risk exposures, coverage structures, and reinsurance requirements in collaboration with internal and external partners;
  • Support business development initiatives by providing technical underwriting input and tailored solutions to brokers and clients;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, reinsurers, surveyors, and other key stakeholders;
  • Monitor portfolio performance, loss trends, accumulation exposures, and risk concentration, and implement corrective actions;
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk governance frameworks;
  • Lead, mentor, and develop technical underwriting teams within the Specialty Risks function.

The Successful Applicant

  • Professional qualification in Insurance (CII) or Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field;
  • Minimum 7-10 years' experience in Specialty Risks underwriting within General Insurance, including at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role;
  • Strong technical expertise in one or more specialty lines (engineering, marine, liability, etc.);
  • Proven ability to underwrite complex and non-standard risks;
  • Strong commercial acumen with a disciplined approach to risk and profitability;
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; and
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams

What's on Offer

Fantastic opportunity for a Manager - Specialty Risks (General Insurance) to advance their career!

A competitive package with great benefits

Contact
Yelena Yin
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010711
Phone number
+27 11 303 8300

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services, Insurance
Specialisation
Insurance
Industry
Insurance
Location
Mauritius
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yelena Yin
Consultant phone
+27 11 303 8300
Job Reference
JN-052026-7010711