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Underwriting Manager
1 week ago
Our opportunity
The role holder is responsible for management of employees and implementation of processes and procedures relating to all Underwriting functions.
The incumbent maintains profitability through corrective actions, risk mitigation, management of multi-claimants of loss-making portfolios as well as effective portfolio management.
Key Tasks & Accountabilities- Acts independently and works under mínimal supervision to measure exposure and minimise risk.
- Responsible for providing Underwriting Guidelines, wording and Underwriting rules whilst demonstrating specialised knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
- Acts as an expert in Technical Underwriting and provides Underwriting support to the regions.
- Monitors and manages portfolio performance.
- Participates in Motor Committee at Industry level.
- Management, coaching and development of Underwriting employees to assist with establishing and maintaining a highperformance culture.
- Responsible for the due diligence and audit processes with regards to the onboarding of new propositions.
- Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to successfully negotiate with customers on their insurance needs while at the same time upholding the underwriting discipline and rigor.
- Ensures that the Underwriting Guidelines are adhered to when decisions are made at the Claims Rejection Forum.
- Determines Risk Classification and triggers to manage escalations within the Bryte risk appetite.
- Agrees excess of loss requirements with Reinsurance.
- Internal engagement with regards to Sasria.
- Leads the development and implementation of business solutions through providing Underwriting tools and processes.
- External Partners; Agents, Administrators and UMAs
- SAICB, SAIA and other Insurance Associations
- EXCO
- Functional Business Heads
- Develop and maintain external and internal networks with key individuals and associations in the Insurance industry; keep abreast of industry developments and actively monitor insurance trends and regulation, so as to anticipate the business impact of regulatory changes.
- Model behaviours that demonstrate commitment to Bryte's guiding principles.
- Lead a highperforming team and complete performance management cycle for direct reports.
- Create people management plan to ensure human capability is in place as part of business planning process.
- Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same.
- Higher Certificate in Insurance, Fellowship advantageous
- RE 5 (RE 1 will be advantageous)
- 8 or more years' experience in Motor Underwriting
- Technical knowledge of the Motor Product as well as the relevant Regulatory and Compliance requirements
- Effective Communication
- Technical Insurance and Regulatory Environment knowledge
- Knowledge sharing
- Negotiating
- Detailorientation and Analysis
- Problem Solving; planning and organising
- High Level Influencer
- Adaptability
- Relationships typically involve persuading or countering opposition
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