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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