Commercial Technical Underwriter

Recruiter:

Insight Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000058/Insig

Date posted:

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL UNDERWRITER required for a well-established insurance company based on the East Rand.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 essential
Tertiary education an advantage
FAIS Compliant including all relevant credits (non-negotiable)
RE5 (non-negotiable)
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Commercial
Must have technical knowledge on non-motor and motor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Streamline processes in the underwriting department.
Assisting in ensuring that the loss ratios are reduced.
Risk Management.
Quotations & Rating.
Utilizing the business description report to ensure good quality business on the books.
Ensure all risks are written within our Treaty limits.
No declined risks are accepted or renewed.
If required FAC is placed by negotiating with NNAC.
Processing of new policies according to company procedures.
Renewal & Renewal Invites to be done timeously.
Processing endorsements.
Must have technical knowledge on non-motor and motor.
High level underwriting queries internal and external – Turnaround time 24 hours.
Handling queries from brokers – Turnaround time 24 hours.
Ensuring that policies and amendments are issued without error within 24 hours.
Checking all documentation to ensure correctness before processing.
Handling queries from Credit Control department.
Cancellation of policies.
General correspondence with broker via e-mail, fax or telephone.
Diarize issues that need to be followed up.
Ensure filing of closings and schedules according to company procedure (electronically).
General office administration.
Develop relationships with clients and ensure high level of service.
Perform all other functions as required or requested within reason

Skills Required:

Self-starter and highly self-motivated, able to work independently.
Accuracy and high attention to detail.
Presentable and professional at all times.
Computer literate.
Problem solving.
Flexible.
Ability to overcome obstacles.
Ability to work with a diverse range of personalities.
Ability to manage staff and work.
Ability to handle pressure and volumes

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