Role Overview
Placements24 is hiring a Lead Insurance Underwriter. This is a full-time role in IN. Part of Placements24's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As an experienced and strategic Lead Insurance Underwriter, your role at our client's established team in Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN will involve evaluating and accepting insurance risks across various lines of business. You will ensure profitability and compliance with company guidelines while playing a crucial part in developing underwriting strategies, mentoring junior underwriters, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and agents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and underwrite complex insurance applications, evaluating risks and determining appropriate coverage and premiums.
- Develop and implement effective underwriting policies and procedures to ensure profitable growth.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to adapt underwriting strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, and clients.
- Provide expert guidance and technical support to junior underwriting staff, fostering their professional development.
- Conduct audits and reviews of underwriting files to ensure quality and compliance.
- Collaborate with the claims department to understand loss trends and inform underwriting decisions.
- Identify opportunities for new product development or enhancement of existing offerings.
- Present underwriting results and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the insurance industry.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a proven track record of success.
- In-depth knowledge of various insurance products, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and financial analysis tools.
- Professional designations such as ACII, CPCU, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned underwriter seeking a leadership role in a growing insurance organization based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN. Your contribution will be crucial in shaping the company's underwriting future. As an experienced and strategic Lead Insurance Underwriter, your role at our client's established team in Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN will involve evaluating and accepting insurance risks across various lines of business. You will ensure profitability and compliance with company guidelines while playing a crucial part in developing underwriting strategies, mentoring junior underwriters, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and agents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and underwrite complex insurance applications, evaluating risks and determining appropriate coverage and premiums.
- Develop and implement effective underwriting policies and procedures to ensure profitable growth.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to adapt underwriting strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, and clients.
- Provide expert guidance and technical support to junior underwriting staff, fostering their professional development.
- Conduct audits and reviews of underwriting files to ensure quality and compliance.
- Collaborate with the claims department to understand loss trends and inform underwriting decisions.
- Identify opportunities for new product development or enhancement of existing offerings.
- Present underwriting results and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the insurance industry.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with a proven track record of success.
- In-depth knowledge of various insurance products, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and financial analysis tools.
- Professional designations such as ACII, CPCU, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned underwriter seeking a leadership role in a growing insurance organization based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN. Your contribution will be crucial in shaping the company's underwriting future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead Insurance Underwriter position at Placements24?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Placements24. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Lead Insurance Underwriter position at Placements24 located?
This position is based in IN. Placements24 has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Lead Insurance Underwriter at Placements24 earn?
Placements24 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lead Insurance Underwriter role at Placements24 posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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