Commercial Underwriter

1 week 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 and underwriting referral management. The incumbent will be responsible for managing risk administered on external systems, to achieve, maintain and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel.

**Key accountabilities of this role will include**:
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 feedback on high level technical queries.

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

Minimum of 5 years Commercial lines experience in a risk management environment
Understanding of Risk management and the ability to implement risk mitigation
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

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