Personal Lines New Business Consultant/ Underwriter

SUMMARY:

CIB is a proudly South-African Underwriting Manager that provides high quality Short-Term Insurance Solutions to our clients via a network of Short-Term Insurance Brokers.  We aim to be THE preferred choice for our brokers when it comes to securing cover for their client’s short-term insurance needs.  

At CIB we develop meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with like-minded brokers, and we pride ourselves on providing sound technical expertise, high quality products, and an exceptional service experience.  For more information on #whyCIB? Please visit our website on www.cib.co.za.

POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of thJob Summary

• Matric
• FETC (Further Education & Training Certificate) in Short-Term Insurance - NQF 4 (150 credits).
• Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (NQF 5) - preferred
• Successfully passed RE5 (Representative Exam)
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Experience or Exposure on Tial (System A) - highly advantageous
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Short-Term Insurance policy wording (Personal Lines) - essential
• Sound proficiency in both English and Afrikaans languages (verbal and written)
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in Short-Term Insurance Sales (Personal Lines).
  
  

• Ability to plan and prioritise own time to achieve set targets/ performance objectives
• Ability to take initiative and respond pro-actively and independently to situations to secure positive results
• Recognises and takes advantage of opportunities that others pass by
• Accepts ownership and accountability for one’s own actions and decisions
• Is open to learning opportunities and is committed to continuous self-development
• Ability to communicate openly, and with impact (strong negotiation skills and the ability to sell)
• Ability to adapt one’s communication style and content to the audience and context.
• Ability to easily connect with others and develop professional relationships and partnerships with others
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to collaborate successfully with others to achieve common goals/ targets.
• Demonstrate high levels of customer centricity
• Effective numerical skills and ability to think analytically with good attention to detail
• Solution based thinking
• High levels of self-perception (confidence, self-empowerment, optimism, self-respect)
• Is not easily deflected by set-backs or rejection.
• Must be incentive/ target driven
• Must demonstrate effective business acumen, and knowledge of current trends and opportunities within the industry

• Quoting on potential new Personal Lines Business.
• Communicating and negotiating rates and premiums with brokers
• Write profitable business and maintain satisfactory loss ratios
• Evaluating and validating client’s previous loss ratio and credit history
• Sending policy confirmations
• Maintaining efficient turn-around times
• Ensure adherence to prescribed underwriting criteria
• Compilation of closings
• Development of value adding relationships with brokers and internal staff
• Attaining individual and departmental sales targets
• Liaising with the Portfolio Managers in following up on quotes and new business
• Setting own targets with brokers
• Liaising with the Technical department on technical issues

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