Insurance underwriters analyse risk in insurance proposals, determine policy terms and calculate premiums on the basis of actuarial, statistical and background information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• AIISA or working towards completing of qualification
• FAIS compliant
• Must have liability and/or professional indemnity background
• Minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Must have attention to detail
• Proficient in MS programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be able to handle pressurised environment
• Teamwork a must

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that policies and amendments are issued without error within 2 days
• Checking all documentation to ensure correctness before processing.
• Renewal and new business processing and issuing of quotations
• Ensure all renewal & renewal invites are done timeously.
• Processing endorsements.
• Handling queries from Credit Control department.
• Cancellation of policies.
• Handling queries from brokers – turnaround time of 24 hours
• General correspondence with broker via e-mail, fax or telephone.
• Diarise issues that need to be followed up.
• Ensure filing of closings and schedules according to company procedure.
• General office administration.
• Develop relationships with clients and ensure high level of service
• Assist with streamlining processes in the underwriting department
• Assist with underwriting queries internal and external – turnaround time 24 hours
• Comply with the PI & Liability Treaty arrangement
• Ensure all risks are written within the Treaty limits
• Perform all other functions as required or requested within reason from time to time

Skills, Knowledge and other Requirements:

• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong attention to thoroughness and detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unexpected challenges and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Create a “solution-based” environment.
• Ability to conduct basic online research.
• Knowledge and interest in development issues.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work and communicate within a culturally diverse environment.
• Completes tasks in a timely and cost-effective way.
• Respond promptly and always in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Pursues thoroughness and appropriate detail.
• Sets high standards and monitors compliance.
• Communicates clearly and conveys intended meaning keeping records of these.
• Facilitates appropriate information flow and PR amongst all staff.
• Prioritises many demands without losing focus.

Package on Offer:

• Negotiable (based upon experience and qualifications)

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