Underwriter: Liability

2 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Santam Full time

What will make you successful in this role?

This career opportunity is available at SHA Risk Specialists a division of Santam for the Underwriter: Liability, who will be based in Johannesburg: Illovo.

SHA’s core business is to underwrite specialist insurance products. This role however requires more knowledge of risk management practices and how to indentify areas of concern.

Assess Client current Risk management protocols across a spectrum of Industries
Identify areas of concern and how can risk be improved or how best deal with the area of concern through underwriting conditions
Train the team on identifying areas of concern and how to delve deeper on risk.
Underwrite and manage a portfolio of existing and new business, which may be complex in nature, including all tasks associated therewith but not limited Underwriting Governance which includes detailed risk evaluation and assessment, coverage and exposure analysis, pricing determination, detailed claims analysis (understanding loss ratios and claim trends) and wording review & negotiations within underwriting authority.
Refer and acquire sign-off relating to matters falling outside of own authority, in accordance with authority matrix.
Adherence at all times to the authority matrix, departmental protocols and procedures, including Underwriting Governance provisions.
Detailed explanations regarding changes with respect to terms/ underwriting stance.
Ensure Broker interaction (face-to-face or virtually) to discuss renewals and new business with a focus to build relationships and develop market presence.
Feedback on market intelligence.
Respond to queries and resolve to the satisfaction of the affected parties within the scope of authority and / or responsibility.
Prepare for and attend meetings.
Meet budget responsibility for a book of business.
Monitor renewals, lapsed policies and new business with monthly report back.
Ensure we maintain a 2.5% Cancellation Reserve
Provide strategic input for relevant business area if and when required.
Mentor and provide technical training of current and new Team Members if and when required.
Follow up on quotations and renewals.
Sign and check policy documentation.
Handle accounts queries.
Assist with credit control if and when required.
Production and / or sign-off of reports within stipulated timeframes.
Attend to daily administrative routine tasks in accordance with organisational standards, processes and procedures.

Qualification and Experience
Matric
BCom in Insurance and Risk Management/ BCom Law/ BCom Engineering/ BSc Geology/ Risk Management Qualifications
FAIS registrationn will be an added advantage
3-5 years Insurance Risk Management or Risk Management Experience in the Mining, Manufacturing or Engineering Field
Some knowledge of liability insurance is a bonus but not a requirement Knowledge and Skills

Systematic and Logical/Critical Thinking
Technical proficiency and proven underwriting track record in relevant line(s) of business or Expertise in Risk Management in the Engineering, Mining or Manufacturing Industry
Financial Acumen
Track record for handling high pressure work environment
Computer Literacy
Strong Communication Skills (Internal & external) Competencies

Administrative Skills
Analysis and Judgement
GREAT Attention to Detail
Client Orientation
Communication Skills including negotiation
Initiative
Managing work and delegation
Teamwork
Time Management and working under significant pressure Build a successful career with us

We’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 business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Our commitment to transformation

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.

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

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