Who are the top heads of underwriting recruiters in Garden Route?

Morton Moore recruits heads of underwriting in Garden Route on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each sector so that we can approach the widest possible pool of insurance professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a head of underwriting role in Garden Route?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Garden Route are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

Do you recruit heads of underwriting outside Garden Route?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place heads of underwriting across South Africa. We also recruit into Wealth Management and Banking for clients who need cover beyond insurance.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Heads of Underwriting Recruiters in Garden Route

The Garden Route insurance market

We serve George, Knysna, Mossel Bay and the wider Garden Route. We recruit across insurance, wealth management and banking, with particular access to established professionals who value the region's growing business environment and quality of life. Within that market, our insurance desk covers specialist recruitment for insurers, brokerages and financial services businesses.

About the head of underwriting role

Heads of underwriting own the appetite, the mandates and the profitability of a book. They lead underwriting teams and answer for the technical result of the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Set underwriting philosophy, rating direction and mandate levels
Monitor loss ratios, retention and premium growth across the portfolio
Approve referrals and large or unusual risks
Manage relationships with reinsurers and binder partners
Build technical capability in the underwriting team

Experience and background we look for

Eight or more years in underwriting, including several years leading a team
Accountability for a defined portfolio result rather than only individual risks
Exposure to reinsurance structures, binders and product development
RE5, class of business training and usually a relevant degree or insurance diploma

Core skills and competencies

Portfolio profitability management
Technical leadership
Product development
Reinsurance negotiation
Team development
Board level reporting

Regulatory and compliance context

Insurance appointments sit under the FAIS Act and the Insurance Act. We check RE5 status, class of business and product specific training, Fit and Proper standing, Date of First Appointment and any supervision arrangement before a profile reaches a client. Debarment records are verified as a matter of course.

How Morton Moore runs this search in Garden Route

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted head of underwriting mandate a far wider part of the Garden Route insurance market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top heads of underwriting recruiters in Garden Route?: Morton Moore recruits heads of underwriting in Garden Route on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each sector so that we can approach the widest possible pool of insurance professionals for every brief we accept.
How long does it take to fill a head of underwriting role in Garden Route?: Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Garden Route are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
What does Morton Moore charge?: Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
Do you recruit heads of underwriting outside Garden Route?: Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place heads of underwriting across South Africa. We also recruit into Wealth Management and Banking for clients who need cover beyond insurance.
Can candidates register with you directly?: Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Hiring a head of underwriting in Garden Route?

We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.

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