Assistant Underwriter – Medical

About the role

Old Mutual Insurance Rwanda is seeking a motivated Assistant Underwriter – Medical to support underwriting and processing of medical insurance business. The role involves applying standard rates, managing renewals, and ensuring timely premium collection while maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Apply standard rates, calculate premiums and underwrite new, renewal, endorsement and cancellation business.
• Prepare renewal terms, premium invoices and ensure timely premium collection according to credit policy.
• Follow up on debt collection, report scheme performance and attend review meetings.
• Supervise Underwriting Assistants, ensure compliance with underwriting procedures and maintain accurate member data in the system.
• Liaise with brokers, agents and direct clients to verify information, explain coverage and prepare underwriting summaries.

Required profile

• University degree in Insurance or a business‑related field.
• Basic insurance qualification and knowledge of medical risk assessment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Honesty, integrity and good interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of policy wording and its interpretation for claims.