Underwriting Associate
Date: 23 Jul 2026
Location: St. Andrew, Jamaica
Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.
Key Insurance Company Limited seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes in the company, in the following capacity:-
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATE
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Underwriter, the incumbent is responsible for assessing prospective customers, reviewing and processing binders based on approved broker slips, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure the customers’ transactions are expedited and customer’s commitments are met, processing and dispatching cancellations received from the Finance Department, and reviewing registry items for follow-up transactions.
The position is based in Kingston. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic and organized individual, with strong communication, networking and relationship building skills.
Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge
At minimum, applicants should possess the following:
- First Degree in Business Management or related field
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Good time management and the ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite [EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint etc.]
GraceKennedy's Competencies
GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
• Results Oriented
• Digitally Savvy
• Collaborative
• Engaging & Inspiring
• Diversity-Embracing
• GK Values-Driven
Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com
Key Insurance Company Limited upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.