Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the following position tenable at our head office in Blantyre.

JOB TITLE                                                   :  Underwriting Technician

REPORTING TO                                           :  Underwriting Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS                                       :        N/A

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•     3 Years in general insurance underwriting or reinsurance operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science. And/ or Diploma in Insurance (CII) or progress towards ACII

OVERALL PURPOSE

Booking Premiums, providing quotations, renewal reviews, processing policies & endorsements, conducting surveys and dealing with compliance issues within turnaround times

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC TASKS

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Policy Administration

• Booking premiums
• Preparing and issuing invoices within defined timeframes
• Issuing policy documents within 14 days
• Preparing quotations and endorsements within 72 hours
• Preparing renewal review quotations at least 60 days before renewal date
• Issuing insurance certificates/cover notes when required

2. Compliance & Risk Management

• Regulatory compliance management (KYC, Premium Directive, Credit Reference, etc.)
• Following up on declaration premiums (PD cheques, etc.)
• Obtaining and analyzing customer credit data
• Conducting pre-loss risk surveys
• Ensuring underwriting details are provided promptly (fast-track claims within 48 hours)

3. Reinsurance & Technical Support

• Arranging facultative reinsurance placement
• Preparing signing slips and follow-ups
• Managing corporate business accounts
• Referring issues beyond competency to senior staff

4. Customer & Broker Engagement

• Attending to agents and clients purchasing insurance
• Responding to internal and external customer queries
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and broke

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Preparing weekly/monthly reports
• Maintaining accurate underwriting records
• Safeguarding company property

6. General Duties

•  Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors
• Supporting business continuity through teamwork and collaboration

COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in office software and data modeling
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of company products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and regulatory awareness.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• External: Brokers, Clients, Agents – for business continuity and relationship management.
• Internal: Claims, Finance, Underwriting, Compliance – for operational alignment and regulatory compliance.

Interested individuals must download and complete job application form on the link below and send completed copy of the job application form together with copies of their certificates to: 

The Human Resources Officer,

Libertas General Insurance Company Limited,

P.O. Box 354,

Blantyre.

 Email: recruitment@libertas.co.mw

The closing date for receiving applications is 31^st January 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Libertas General Insurance Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer