Team Lead Underwriting (Special Risk) at TopHire Africa

Lead underwriting initiatives at TopHire Africa in Lagos as a Team Lead Underwriting (Special Risk), a pivotal role in a firm renowned for its forward-thinking HR consulting services. This position focuses on managing and approving complex insurance risks across sectors such as oil & gas, aviation, and marine within Nigeria's commercial insurance landscape. In this capacity, you will oversee the underwriting team, ensuring the delivery of precise risk assessments, pricing accuracy, and adherence to guidelines. Your daily tasks include analyzing high-value risks, supervising team performance, and collaborating with claims and reinsurance departments to facilitate risk management and deal renewals. Ideal candidates bring 6 to 10 years of underwriting experience, including leadership exposure, to this full-time role. You'll operate in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards. Lagos stands as Nigeria's commercial hub, making this role critical in supporting the city's thriving insurance market, especially in managing special risk portfolios tied to key industries like oil and aviation. While salary details are not disclosed, this role offers a significant career advancement platform within underwriting leadership, opening pathways to senior risk management positions in insurance and related sectors. To excel, emphasize your proven track record in underwriting high-value risks and team leadership in your application. Quantify achievements in portfolio performance and risk mitigation to stand out. Candidates interested in this Team Lead Underwriting (Special Risk) position should prepare their CVs carefully and apply before the closing date on July 8, 2026.