About Organisation:

Octagon Africa Financial Services is an award winning leading regional financial services company with significant industry consolidation within the non-profit, public and private sector in 4 strategic divisions namely Pensions Management, Insurance Brokerage, Training and Actuarial Services.

Job Summary: The Insurance Underwriting Officer will support the placement. administration and renewal of insurance business while delivering accurate, timely and professional underwriting and claims services.Africans & Diaspora
He or she will work closely with clients, insurers and internal teams to provide quality insurance solutions, ensure compliance and deliver exceptional customer service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage insurance quotations, proposals, policy documentation, renewals and endorsements.
• Analyse client risks, prepare underwriting submissions and negotiate competitive terms with insurers.
• Support policy issuance, premium reconciliation, claims administration and portfolio reporting.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records, policy registers, renewal diaries and client files.
• Monitor outstanding quotations, policy documents, endorsements and insurer responses.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, Insurance Regulatory Authority requirements and applicable
• Build strong relationships with clients, insurers and internal teams while supporting effective risk management solutions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance underwriting, broking, claims or client servicing.
• Good knowledge of general insurance products, underwriting processes, policy documentation and claims management.
• Professional insurance qualifications and knowledge of Uganda’s insurance regulatory environment are an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and record-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and under pressure while managing multiple deadlines.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter, Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, and Contacts of at least Two Referees. The Subject should be: Application for the Position of Insurance Underwriting Officer

Email to: careersug@octagonafrica.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.