Special Risk Underwriting Officer at a Leading Insurance Firm – Dunn And Braxton Limited

Job Title: Special Risk Underwriting Officer

Job Description

• The Company is seeking to hire a Special Risk Underwriting Officer who will be responsible for evaluating
• unique and complex risks that require specialized knowledge and underwriting expertise.
• You will make informed underwriting decisions to ensure the company writes profitable policies for this
• specialized portfolio.
• The ideal candidate for this role should be a highly specialized risk analyst with a strong commercial
• mindset, capable of navigating and profiting from the most challenging and unique exposures.
• You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service, prioritizing needs to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and demands to maintain effectiveness and drive growth.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all work and interactions.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to quality and dedication in all assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, leveraging diverse strengths for shared success.
• Proactively acquire new knowledge and skills for continuous personal and professional development.
• Apply strong business acumen, understanding operational influences on profitability and long term success.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively across various mediumto achieve desired outcomes.
• Systematically identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions to resolve challenges.
• Generate innovative ideas to address evolving customer needs and adapt to market changes.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, its players, roles, and relevant tools/technologies.
• Proficiently use digital technologies, software, and platforms to achieve business objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders, especially clients and colleagues.
• Contribute to the long-term vision and strategic planning, aligning with company goals and market trends.
• Support the identification and development of team members’ potential to build a strong talent pipeline.

Requirements

• Good First Degree in Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 0 – 1 year cognate experience in the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of assessing complex or unique risks beyond standard underwriting criteria.
• Competent in evaluating risk exposure and accurately pricing insurance policies.
• Possess deep knowledge of specific industries (e.g., oil & energy, aviation) and their associated risks.
• Skilled at drafting clear, precise policy language tailored to individual clients.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn on the job and adapt to evolving risk landscapes.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Compensation
N185,000.00 Monthly Net + Other Benefits.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 5th August, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Website: https://dunnandbraxton.com/recruitment/