Senior Underwriter

4 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa DELLA MARTINA RECRUITING Full time

Well established BLUE CHIP Financial Institution has a vacancy for a COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITER.

**Description of Role**:
To provide clients with accurate information and an efficient service.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Customer Service**
- Liaison with potential and existing clients, building positive relationships by giving accurate, appropriate information on policy covers, terms and conditions;
- Adhering to Service Level Agreements set by the company.
- **Portfolio Management**:

- Liaising with Brokers, Insurers and Suppliers;
- Processing quotes, new policies, renewals and endorsements;
- Accurate record keeping, continuous management of files, correspondence and diary.
- Insurance Knowledge
- Studying various insurance products and proposals, and gathering and assessing background information;
- Keeping abreast of developments within the industry;
- Calculating possible risk using risk assessments, actuarial information, other statistics and own judgement;
- Determining correct competitive premiums and fees, and negotiating terms with Insurers and Brokers;
- Specifying conditions to be imposed on different types of policies;
- Keeping detailed records of policies underwritten, and decisions made.

**Financial**
- Manage credit control of client portfolios and institute growth of administration fees.

**Qualification/s & Experience: \**
- Grade 12
- **Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.**:

- **RE5**:

- **NQF 4 (Min)**:

- **Registration with the FSB**:

- **DOFA**

**Skills**:

- Attention to detail and a systematic, thorough approach;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Excellent conflict handling skills;
- Highly competent with MS Office suite, paperless environment & Workflow experience.
- **Behavioral Attributes**:

- A strong focus on customer service delivery, professionalism and integrity;
- The ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining good humour and effectiveness throughout;
- Team player.

Work Remotely
- Yes

**Salary**: R25,000.00 - R35,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- RE5 AND NQF 4 CERTIFICATION (required)

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