Senior Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa RGA Full time

**Position Overview**
An exciting position has become available for a well-groomed, self-motivated individual to join the RGA Underwriting Team.

**Responsibilities** Primary responsibilities**:

- Medical and financial assessment of both individual and group business within acceptable internal Standards, turnaround times and the service level agreements with the clients
- Resolving client queries
- Attending quarterly client visits or as and when required
- Remaining abreast with product development and new living benefits

**Requirements** Required aptitudes**:

- Minimum Grade 12
- At least 8-10 years life underwriting experience in a direct office, or
- At least 4-5 years life underwriting experience in a reinsurance office
- Medical or nursing background would be advantageous, as well as and
- High attention to detail
- Good MS office computer skills

**Preferred **aptitudes**:

- Deadline driven with effective time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as being a good team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture and work well under pressure
- Confidential, honest, logical, and analytical
- Several LOMA courses passed

**Company Overview**
RGA is a multinational life and health reinsurance company that has risen to be one of the most successful, respected and dynamic reinsurance companies in the world. Operating in 26 countries, and servicing clients in 70, RGA has achieved recognition internationally as an innovative, client-centric company whose success is based on a focus on enhancing clients’ prosperity. If you have a passion for service, a love for finding innovative solutions and a desire to work in a challenging environment that offers a breadth of experiences then RGA may well be the company for you.

Job Reference: SA00304



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