Online insurance Underwriter (short term Insurance)

Job Description

To ensure profitable growth through applying profitable underwriting principles. Utilize available resources to improve or implement new underwriting practices on claimants. He/she will get involved with referral underwriting decisions and has to be knowledgeable and experienced to provide Insurance Consultants and brokers with creative and innovative solutions.

Principle Accountabilities

• Do Policy screenings and manage portfolios in accordance with company policy.
• Underwrite new and existing risks to obtain profitable growth.
• Handle renewals.
• Retain brokers and direct renewals using retentions and persuasive skills to identify the client's needs.
• Create save opportunities by utilizing proactive retention and persuasive skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• FAIS requirement: 150 credits with regards to Personal Lines Underwriting (NQF level 4)
• Computer literate (MS Office package) and Internet
• At least 3 years current experience with regards to Personal Lines Short term insurance
• RE Qualification
• Clear track record in terms of adherence to Quality standard and Compliance

Knowledge

• Relevant system knowledge: Policy Centre and call centre applications
• Thorough knowledge of Personal Lines underwriting

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Building networks and good relationships
• Goal setter and prioritiser
• Delivery/results orientated
• Communication skills
• Negotiating skills

Competencies

• Client service orientation
• Oral communication
• Problem solving and decision making
• Gathering information
• Handling information
• Resilience

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