Head, Medical Underwriting

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.