Head, Medical Underwriting at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc

AXA Mansard is one of the foremost Financial Institutions in Nigeria, that has been offering world class financial services over the years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Medical Underwriting

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 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.

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.

Role Qualifications
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.

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.