Underwriter X2: Emerald
5 months ago
What will you do?
Emerald a subsidiary of Santam has 2x positions available for Underwriter who will be based in Fourways, Johannesburg.
The individual will be responsible for managing the underwriting of new and renewal corporate property insurance business.
What will make you successful in this role?
The role includes, but not limited to the following;
Enhance the Emerald brand and foster a corporate culture that promotes sustainable ethical practices.
Support of all Emerald financial and growth objectives.
Support the marketing endeavors to achieve growth and profitability in line with the Company objectives and business plan. This includes supporting the Emerald/ Santam Specialist office in London.
Underwriting File Management to Support the efficient operation of Risk Administration.
Maintain Company underwriting standards / disciplines based on required information including Insured’s Loss Ratio, Risk Concerns, Policy Loss Limits, Deductibles, proposed Wordings, and any other relevant information that may affect renewal terms.
Risk assessment by analysis of risk management reports, discussion with internal and external risk managers and engineers and subsequent motivation and implementation of risk improvement recommendations.
Technical Analysis of and technical discussions and negotiations on policy wordings.
Implement and negotiate facultative reinsurance within company appetite and monitor reinsurance placements / Slips - checking pertinent information.
Prepare Technical Rating Reviews / Client Risk Profiles / Claims history reviews / Final Checklist for completion of renewals.
Participate in broker visits, insurance industry functions and marketing events in support of broker relationship development.
Consult with management regarding unique or unusual risks to minimize adverse risk selection and to maintain the quality and profitability of the portfolio and refer risks outside the established authority levels.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes, including competitive analysis and information.
Ensure the team complies with all relevant terms and conditions of binder and mandate.
Local and international travel where and when required by management.
Qualification and Experience
Non-negotiable minimum 5-7 years’ experience in leading and underwriting large corporate industrial property accounts
5 years’ experience working directly on Corporate Property Insurance Policies
5 years’ experience negotiating facultative reinsurance
IISA Qualification and / or equivalent professional qualification
Successful completion of RE Examination
Working knowledge of and pervious interaction with African and South African mining clients
Strong networking skills with national and international brokers / reinsurance brokers
Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office system
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to operate under demanding deadlines and be able to prioritise and organise tasks
Ability to effectively and efficiently follow up with with broker / reinsurance brokers, underwriters, managers within the company and members of other departments within the company
Compiling and presenting written and verbal business presentations including material directed at Business Partners and internally to management
Analysis of broker / RI broker submissions on new business and renewals and the underwriting of business to ensure profitability for the department
Compilation and submission of new business and renewal business to reinsurers and reinsurance brokers to ensure cost effective facultative support if required
Lead technical discussions and negotiations of policy wordings
Provide technical underwriting input in respect of claims related matters
Monitoring and Control of Documentation to internal departments, including but not limited to Risk Administration
Ensure effectiveness in workflow in dealing with underwriting process from quotations to processing stages
Compliance with regulations and delegated authority levels and execution of business within mandates
Compilation and production of data and reports as required by line managers / executive managers of the Company
Effective interaction with internal and external Risk Engineering departments, including but not limited to the scheduling of site visits and accompaniment during site visits with the internal and external Risk Engineers
Ensure adherence to Emerald underwriting guidelines and peer review.
Turnaround time
Emerald Risk Transfer (Pty) Ltd is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. 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 as well as people with disabilities.
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, dive
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