• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Medical Underwriting



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Insurance 
  
  

• The purpose of the role is to sustain a market leading position in the health insurance market segment within Nigeria through effective and efficient oversight of Underwriting, product and pricing processes.

Role Qualification:

Academic/Professional:

• MBBS from a reputable tertiary institution.


• Actuarial or other insurance certification might be an advantage

Work Experience: 

• 7-8 Years total work experience with at least 2 in related job role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing risk and profitability assessment of health products for both new and renewed businesses.


• Lead product innovation with competitive and fair pricing Manage a team of Underwriters by setting Underwriting targets and monitoring their activity and efficiency using detailed Underwriting KPIs.


• Actively support sales and management in winning accounts and retention of policies by gathering and sharing useful insights.


• Ensure regular review and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for all key processes.


• Lead or supervise the design of complex and customized customer solutions for local and international businesses to ensure strategic wins, final client’s satisfaction and profitable growth for the company.


• Liaise with Risk, Actuarial and Legal in case considerations as applicable.


• Responsible for preparing and executing contract agreements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical knowledge of health underwriting or health operations.


• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.


• Ability to analyse and interpret data.


• Intermediate competence with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)


• Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills


• Strong Leadership traits.