Job Description
A senior role focused on high-value underwriting, business growth, and training leadership. You’ll handle complex insurance risks, drive premium growth, and support intermediaries with product expertise.
Role Details
- Role: Principal
- Industry: Insurance
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
- Department: Underwriting, Training & Advisory
Job Summary
This role involves making large-scale underwriting decisions (up to INR 150–300 crore), managing broker relationships, acquiring high-value clients, and leading product training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Assessment & Underwriting
- Evaluate complex, high-risk proposals and ensure alignment with underwriting guidelines
- Analyze past claims and loss ratios to assess risk
- Define policy terms, conditions, and pricing strategies
- Provide technical advisory on emerging risks and market changes
- Finalize quotes to secure large accounts
Premium Growth & Client Acquisition
- Build and manage relationships with brokers and IMDs
- Negotiate terms and ensure participation in large-value accounts
- Advise clients on insurance products and coverage
- Visit partners to understand challenges and resolve concerns
- Monitor and improve broker/channel performance
Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead initiatives to drive premium growth
- Improve internal processes and underwriting systems
Product Training & Development
- Conduct training on product features, pricing, and usage
- Support new product launches with training programs
- Identify skill gaps and train intermediaries
- Develop training content and materials
Requirements
- Strong experience in underwriting and risk assessment
- Ability to handle large and complex insurance portfolios
- Knowledge of claims, pricing, and policy structures
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in training or mentoring is an advantage
What They’re Looking For
- Strategic decision-making ability
- Strong client and stakeholder management
- Leadership in training and knowledge sharing
- Deep understanding of insurance market dynamics
Career Value
- High authority role with major business impact
- Exposure to large premium deals and enterprise clients
- Pathway to leadership roles in underwriting, strategy, or business development
Key Skills
Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Client Acquisition, Insurance Advisory, Product Training, Claims Analysis, Relationship Management