Life Products Underwriter

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa Gen Re Full time

**Shape Your Future with Us**

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

General Reinsurance, General Reinsurance Africa Limited (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for a** Life Products Underwriter** in our Cape Town Life-Health** **division.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Role

This is a challenging and rewarding role which includes a broad range of tasks, including:

- Providing technical underwriting advice and support to Gen Re clients
- Evaluating life insurance products in relation to best risk management practices
- Assimilation of a variety of information and the ability to distil, synopsize, conclude, and communicate a well thought through decision, bearing in mind the variety of company product rules and Gen Re governance.
- Delivering of presentations and training
- Marketing activities, including giving presentations at conferences and writing articles
- Participating in international projects

**Qualifications & Experience**

Experience & Qualifications

We are looking for top applicants who are seasoned underwriters, with a qualification in health or allied health sciences, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Applicants should also have significant experience in resolving complex and unique underwriting queries.

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 5 years’ underwriting experience
- South African product knowledge - Life, disability, and critical illness insurance
- Previous education and training experience within the life insurance industry
- Ability to provide underwriting assessments on a range of life insurance products
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills utilized for decision-making
- Strong attention to detail
- Capacity to work effectively in a team environment
- High degree of energy and creativity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Client interaction and Stakeholder Engagement Experience
- An affinity for technology and innovation, with strong software skills

**Contact**

Human Resources

**Closing Date**
25 May 2023

**Our Address**
**General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.**

(Reinsurer licensed to conduct composite insurance business)
2nd Floor, South Wing, Granger Bay Court, Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront,
Cape Town, 8002 (South Africa)
P. O. Box 444 Cape Town, 8000 (South Africa)


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