Commercial Property Insurance Manager recruitment

We are seeking an experienced and strategically-focussed Commercial Property Insurance professional to fill the position of Commercial Property Manager in South Africa. This position will be responsible for managing the Profit Centre and providing visionary leadership to achieve profitability and growth in line with Profit Centre and Country business targets.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Property Manager for Central Region, who is based in Dubai, with a matrix reporting line to the Commercial Lines Manager in South Africa, the position itself is based in Johannesburg.

Specific responsibilities will include:

* Establishing/executing strategic business plans to achieve profitable growth in line with Profit Centre and Country targets;
* Ensuring adherence with all underwriting guidelines and bulletins;
* Reviewing, analysing and underwriting risks within underwriting authority;
* Providing technical direction to underwriters in the Profit Centre;
* Ensuring adherence with all reporting requirements;
* Keeping abreast of market changes and trends and providing strategic direction for new business/new product development;
* Seeking opportunities to improve synergies and leading cross-sell initiatives with other Profit Centres;
* Providing leadership for pipeline development and management;
* Preparing, managing and executing production and expense budgets in line with Profit Centre and Country targets; managing expense ratio through constant attention to efficiencies and opportunities to maximize productivity through streamlining of processes;
* Leading, motivating, training and developing staff to ensure that team objectives are achieved, in line with overall business goals

The successful candidate will possess at least 10 years' Commercial Property insurance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role from within the insurance industry.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual, with strong leadership and management skills, proven experience in business development and who has the strategic focus to drive the business forward, in line with country, regional and global expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly professional team in a key leadership position within a global market leader.