Underwriting Manager

Gandhinagar Permanent View Job Description
The Underwriting Officer will play an essential role in the establishment and growth of the company's establishment in GIFT City. This position supports the underwriting, analysis, and portfolio management of reinsurance business written from the region.
  • Join an internationally respected reinsurance organization expanding its footpri
  • Contribute meaningfully to building a new, strategic operation within GIFT City

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global reinsurance firm that has recently set up its business in GIFT City, India

Job Description

A. Technical Underwriting

  • Perform underwriting assessments across Life and Non-Life Reinsurance lines, in accordance with the company's standards
  • Analyze submissions, historical loss experience, pricing models, and exposure data
  • Prepare underwriting recommendations for senior management review and approval
  • Assist in portfolio monitoring and performance analysis



B. Market & Client Engagement

  • Support development of relationships with cedents, brokers, and other key market stakeholders
  • Participate in client meetings, renewal discussions, and broker engagements alongside senior underwriters and internal referral contacts
  • Provide timely, professional responses to client and market queries



C. Risk Assessment & Exposure Management

  • Assist in evaluating risk exposures using internal models, zonal accumulation tools, and catastrophe modelling inputs (where applicable)
  • Support implementation of risk controls, underwriting limits, and internal governance requirements
  • Monitor emerging risks and support strategic responses



D. Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Ensure all underwriting activities comply with IFSCA regulations applicable to reinsurance entities in GIFT City
  • Support the Principal Officer in preparation of regulatory filings and underwriting-related records
  • Adhere strictly to the company's internal controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements



E. Operations, Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare underwriting files, quotations, slip documents, endorsements, and related documentation
  • Maintain accurate underwriting records and contribute to management reports, KPIs, and dashboards
  • Assist in smooth operational functioning of the IIO branch, especially during setup and scaling phases

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-10 years of relevant experience in reinsurance underwriting (exposure to various Lines of Businesses preferred)
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; familiarity with pricing methods and exposure analysis
  • Experience working with cedents or brokers in India or Asia is preferred
  • Understanding of IFSCA/IRDAI regulatory environments is an advantage

What's on Offer

  • Join an internationally respected reinsurance organization expanding its footprint in India
  • Gain exposure to international underwriting standards and global best practices
  • Contribute meaningfully to building a new, strategic operation within GIFT City
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Job summary

Function
Insurance
Sub Sector
Reinsurance
What is your area of specialisation?
Insurance
Location
Gandhinagar
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6953667

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