Underwriting Consultant

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Santam Insurance Full time
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa.

We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.

Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

What will you do?Santam Real Estate has a position available for Underwriting Consultant who will based at Santam offices, 11 Alice Lane, Sandton.

What will make you successful in this role?This role is focused on, but not limited to; servicing broker requests, including enquiries.


  • Providing telephonic/ email support to the intermediary on record, authorised representatives from the brokerage, and broker services;
  • Dealing with general insurance and policy specific enquiries;
  • Dealing with issuance of new policies/ policy maintenance/ renewal / any other policy related concerns;
  • Assisting to resolve all insurance queries within required timeframe and compliance requirements;
  • Undertaking client follow-ups when policies are cancelled to ascertain the reasons and attempt to retain the policy onto books;
  • Managing client expectation on expected turnaround times for submitted requests;
  • Adhering to underwriting criteria and Business unit requirements;
  • Assist with profiling the client with the best suitable product and underwriting criteria;
  • Advising brokers to ensure that we meet with clients' needs in terms of the correct cover and product;
  • Assisting in implementing solutions for improvement; and
  • Standing in for Consultants should they be absent or on leave during busy periods or absence of key resources, assisting where required.
Qualifications and Experience

  • Matric/ Grade 12
  • 60 commercial lines FAIS credits
  • A relevant insurance related qualification (e.g. NQF lev 4) would be advantageous
  • Proven work experience in commercial, property (advantageous) policy administration and underwriting within the short-term insurance industry
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in short term insurance commercial lines and/or Property
Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders/clients
  • Ensure adherence to quality, compliance and accreditation standards
  • Conduct efficient administration
  • Optimising work processes
Build a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society.

In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.

This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.

The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interviewThere is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us.

Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.

Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices.

This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.
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