Senior Engineering Insurance Marketer/Underwriter

SUMMARY:
An engineering underwriting management Client seeks a suitable Senior Engineering Insurance Marketer/Underwriter, to assist in its profitable growth ambitions in South Africa and other Sub-Saharan African territories. Must have an Engineering degree or diploma, relevant Short-term Insurance qualification and be FAIS Compliant. This individual is expected to identify and cultivate new opportunities for profitable growth, and nurture existing relationships.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements:

• Must have Engineering degree or diploma.
• Must have relevant Short-term Insurance qualification.
• Must be FAIS Compliant.
• RE1 and RE5 will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering insurance and/or reinsurance experience.
• Additional insurance and/or engineering working experience would be beneficial.
• Track record of managing portfolios of clients/brokers in South African insurance market.
• Track record of strong insurance industry relations in Sub-Saharan African region.
• Proven ability to assist with large and complex claims.
• Proven ability to present/propose referral cases to reinsurers for consideration.
• Proven ability to conduct sales, marketing, and training initiatives in order to maintain and grow client/broker portfolio.

• Develop a full understanding of the agency’s offering, and future capabilities through ongoing engagement and relationship building with internal teams.
• Work closely with risk carriers.
• Proactively identify potential customers within South Africa and the rest of Sub-Sahara Africa, drive insurance interest, underwrite risks and close deals to achieve forecasted profitable growth.
• Work with the current Executive Team to create appropriate marketing, proposal, and pricing structures.
• Track insurance opportunities and report on these regularly.
• Take full responsibility for the underwriting and business development function of the agency.

• Technically minded and capable of underwriting engineering risks.
• A curious mind and ability to think ‘out of the box’.
• A desire to make a positive difference in our company and the insurance industry.
• Be a passionate, fun loving and creative person with unshakable ethics.

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