Fortune Technologies Kenya is hiring a Graduate Trainee in Underwriting for their Accident & Health department. The deadline is 13 May 2026. If you hold a degree in Actuarial Science or a business-related field and have some grounding in general insurance operations, this is a well-structured graduate entry point into the insurance underwriting profession in Kenya.
About This Role
The Graduate Trainee – Underwriting will work under the direct guidance of Senior Underwriters within Fortune Technologies Kenya’s Accident & Health department. You’ll support the underwriting of new and renewal business, assist in managing business portfolios, and develop the technical skills needed to progress into a substantive underwriting role.
This is a learning-oriented position designed to develop early-career insurance professionals into competent underwriters through practical on-the-job exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Underwriting
- Underwrite new and renewal business under supervision of a Senior Underwriter
- Assist Senior Underwriters with new business quotes and client queries
- Capture all relevant risk information into the underwriting system accurately, ensuring full compliance with underwriting guidelines and procedures
Business Development & Retention
- Identify opportunities to improve cross-selling initiatives within the Profit Centre
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business intermediaries
Business Operations
- Manage assigned accounts ensuring efficient document workflow in line with operational procedures
- Adhere to internal SLAs to ensure operational efficiency and achievement of agreed customer service standards
Audit & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to business rules, regulatory requirements, and compliance guidelines at all times
Required Qualifications
Education
- University degree in Actuarial Science or any business-related degree
Professional Qualifications
- Progress towards a Diploma in Insurance (AIIK or CII) is an added advantage — not a prerequisite
Experience & Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of or experience in General Insurance operations
- Creative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Skills
- Good communication skills — written and verbal
- Working knowledge of MS Office
For graduates looking to build professional insurance credentials alongside this role, the Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) administers the Diploma in Insurance qualification that Fortune Technologies specifically references as an advantage. Starting this qualification during or after your traineeship significantly strengthens your long-term underwriting career prospects.
Salary, Contract & Location Details
Compensation
Not specified in the listing. Fortune Technologies requires candidates to indicate their current salary and expected pay in their application — come prepared with a realistic expectation based on graduate trainee benchmarks in Kenya’s insurance sector, which typically range from KES 35,000–60,000 per month for this level. Reference Glassdoor Kenya for current market data.
Contract Type
Graduate Trainee — likely a fixed-term training contract. Confirm duration and terms at interview.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya — on-site. Fortune Technologies Kenya is headquartered in Nairobi.
How to Apply
Application Deadline
13 May 2026
How to Submit
Submit your CV and covering letter through the Fortune Technologies Kenya official careers portal:
In your application, clearly state:
- Your current salary (if applicable)
- Your expected salary/pay
Applications submitted without salary expectations may not be considered. Fortune Technologies Kenya will collect, store, and process your personal data as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
About Fortune Technologies Kenya
Fortune Technologies Kenya is an insurance and financial services technology company operating in Kenya’s insurance sector. The company’s Accident & Health department underwrites health, personal accident, and related insurance products for individual and corporate clients. The organisation runs a structured graduate trainee programme designed to develop the next generation of insurance underwriting professionals within its Profit Centre operations.
