Underwriter

Old Mutual Kenya

Old Mutual Kenya is based in Nairobi and is part of a larger group that offers solutions in long-term savings, asset management and investment. We offer solutions to individuals and corporates underpinned by our core values which are: Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Pushing beyond boundaries.

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https://www.oldmutual.co.ke

Underwriter 

Job Description

• Enforce underwriting controls including on-boarding, certificates, booking of business, and documentation.
• Implement underwriting guidelines, process, and procedure to ensure quality underwriting and business.
• Ensure profitability of the department through quality control and on-boarding
• Quality documentation timely turn around - TAT and
• Excellent customer service and retention support.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enforce underwriting controls
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensure clean and accurate data capture
  • Timely preparation of quotations and follow up
  • Debiting of premiums and processing of policy documents within set timelines
  • Processing and checking of underwriting Documents
  • Issuing & signing of Motor Certificates and Yellow cards
  • Review and dispatch of notices and documents
  • Ensure that work is done within the set standards of service and TAT
  • Prepare relevant reports for management and departmental consumption
  • Give quality customer service to all clients
  • Safe keeping of security documents
  • Daily scanning and indexing of mails
  • Initiating motor valuation and follow up
  • Adherence to the credit control policy
  • Follow up renewals and ensure maximum retention of profitable accounts
  • Timely processing refunds and follow up
  • 100% Adherence to the authority matrix
  • Ensure registry is fully maintained, orderly and up to date
  • Ensure compliance of AML and PEP guidelines
  • Ensure cross sale and up sale opportunities are maximized
  • Perform any other duties as may be required by the management

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Basic Underwriting skills and product knowledge
  • Customer service skills
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Computer Literate

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • 1 year and above  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in business related course preferably in insurance
  • ACII / AIIK would be an added advantage

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/job/Underwriter_JR-78847?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline May 4, 2026

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