BDU 399225 - Engineering Underwriter / Marketer (JHB) (EE)

Employer Description

Specialist underwriting company.

Job Description

Our client is looking for an Engineering Underwriter to join their team in Johannesburg.

Main purpose of the role:

• Underwriting of Africa engineering business
• Organising and conducting surveys of large/complex engineering risks for clients, including preparing internal and external reports (if required).
• Assessing individual risks, evaluating and providing terms and conditions in accordance with the applicable underwriting authority, underwriting guidelines and internal directives
• Ensuring that risk acceptance is aligned with company goals and company and group strategies.
• Developing and growing a sustainable book of business and exploiting new business potentials through active development of relationships with clients.

Key functions:

• Understanding Engineering insurance risks
• Comprehension of Engineering policy wordings
• Training of brokers and cedants on insurance products
• Accurate quotations and checking of slips and providing commensurate capacity
• Material preparation for training functions
• Conducting surveys of engineering risks for clients, including preparation of reports
• Extend our footprint as a recognised insurance partner by assessing, proposing and negotiating the insurance conditions for projects
• Work closely with the existing team in respect of clients and brokers
• Respond to new submissions quickly and effectively

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or similar Engineering Qualification 
• First Level Regulatory Examination: Representatives
• Valid passport  (national and international travel required)

Skills

• Minimum of 7 years Engineering underwriting experience
• Minimum 5 years African business underwriting exposure
• Strong knowledge of the African Insurance market
• Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office
• Languages: English and French compulsory
• Strong analytical skills and high proficiency with common IT applications