Underwriter - General Liabilities JHB

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading Insurer, is seeking a senior Underwriter with general liabilities underwriting experience to join their busy special risk underwriting division in JHB.

POSITION INFO:

Role Objectives:

• Underwrite all transactions assigned, within the set standards required by the company thus contributing to the productivity of the underwriting department as set out within parameters delegated to you from time to time.
• Enhance the image of the company through the continuous delivery of efficient and effective customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-underwrite renewals to ensure organic growth and maintain profitability of portfolio.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships brokers in order to attract, develop and retain profitable business.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data prepared by and brokers to provide approval for risk selection and acceptance, coverage and price.
• Recommend creative alternatives in regards to rating plans, coverage and payment plans.
• Recommend or implement changes to improve productivity, profitability, growth and the quality of assigned book of business.
• Meet goals for volume and value of quality new business quoted and written within company guidelines.
• Review segment profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans to produce profitable underwriting results.
• Ensure that all premiums are received and up to date on all accounts in portfolio. In collaboration with credit control and sales team.
• Ensure all technical aspects and administrative functions of underwriting are adhered to.
• TCF: Ensure that customers are treated fairly.

Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Specialist underwriting experience on specific lines General Liabilities products offered with at least 5 years’ experience including:
• Reinsurance market, reinsurance and treaties
• Self-management skills (can organize workspace, time…); Good communication skills (including writing and presentation skills); Negotiation skills (internal & external); sound underwriting and reinsurance skills; Relationship management skills (have the right approach with the right people); ability to work outside of normal working hours due to the nature of the product; willingness to develop new underwriting experience in respect of new products introduced into the Company

Educational Requirements:

• Insurance qualification an advantage
• RE and FAIS compliance preferred

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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