Commercial Underwriter

2 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Santam Full time

What will you do?

This job family stream is concerned with managing risk by providing specialist technical underwriting advice. The CoE is a highly technical role with strong client focus. The primary focus is on renewal underwriting to maintain profitability. The incumbent will be responsible for managing risk administered on external systems, to achieve, maintain and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel.

The handling of escalations outside of binding authority, including technical and complex queries.
The initiation, provision and implementation of renewal terms and conditions on identified high risk and high exposure policies.
Effective underwriting of complex risks.
Identifying re-insurance and taking appropriate action.
Providing quality and correct feedback on high level technical queries.

**Qualifications**:
RE accreditation
Grade 12 or equivalent
FAIS compliance - 60 credits on NQF level 4
Experience and Knowledge

Minimum of 5 years Commercial lines experience in a risk management environment
Commercial Lines product knowledge on Santam Underwriting

**Experience in dealing with**:
Reinsurance
Asset All Risk
Fleets
Motor Traders
High value risks
Computer literacy (Ability to record, analyze and present data in Excel)
**Relevant system knowledge**: Persetel & Web-E Skills

Delivery and results orientation
Attention to detail - strong analytic skills required to identify and mitigate risk
Problem solving
Producing creative solutions
Adapting to changing circumstances
Performing under pressure
Deciding & initiating action
Building networks and good relations
Negotiating and getting agreement
Building networks and ability to maintain relationships
Goal setting and prioritising
Communication skills
Competencies

Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Flexible and Adaptable
Drives Results
Client Focus
Profitable underwriting
Client Service
Quality Management
Reporting About the company

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 centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.



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