Underwriting Team Lead – Cyber & Commercial PI

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa; primarily office-based

Company

hirify.global is a global commercial and personal insurance provider focused on property and casualty risk solutions.

What you will do

• Underwrite cyber and commercial PI business within delegated authority through rigorous risk assessment, including loss control and claims history.
• Develop, negotiate, and sign off large insurance programs, recommending limits and policy structures where referral is required.
• Manage portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to support profitable and sustainable growth.
• Provide technical guidance and training to underwriters, conduct underwriting audits, and ensure adherence to guidelines and referrals.
• Develop relationships with clients and brokers, monitor market trends, and represent hirify.global in industry and professional organizations.
• Maintain operational efficiency, control expenses, and meet audit, regulatory, compliance, SLA, and customer service requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate-level degree in business, economics, insurance, or marketing.
• Insurance qualification.
• FAIS compliance.
• 5–7 years of short-term insurance underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of insurance products, underwriting practices, industry regulations, and codes.
• Skills in accountability, attention to detail, budgeting, business acumen, decision-making, strategic planning, and competitive analysis.
• Experience with business development, business plan development, distribution management, presentations, marketing, relationship building, and career development.

Culture & Benefits

• Primarily office-based work with in-person collaboration expected.
• Total Rewards benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
• Continuous learning and development in an inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and cultural awareness activities.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Preference may be given to previously disadvantaged candidates under the Employment Equity Plan, with specific preference for people with disabilities.