Life Underwriting Specialist

6 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Discovery Limited Full time
About Our Company

Our company's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

Job Description

This role involves working closely with our distribution teams, advisors, and clients to provide expert guidance on life insurance products.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Deliver Sales Excellence: Offer customized life insurance sales solutions to our Business Consultants, guaranteeing their expectations are met and surpassed.
  2. Build Discovery Life's Client Base: Identify and pursue strategic new business opportunities, creating a robust pipeline of prospects and supporting our franchises in transforming them into clients.
  3. Maintain Strong Broker Relationships: Assist franchises in establishing and sustaining strong, long-term relationships with brokers, providing superior service and ensuring broker retention.
  4. Stay Ahead of Market Trends: Remain knowledgeable about market trends and product innovations across the market, serving as a Discovery Life product authority and advocate.
  5. Foster Sales Growth: Support the broader teams in achieving and surpassing regional sales targets, contributing to the growth and profitability of the business.
  6. Cultivate Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues in the actuarial space to ensure that market feedback reaches all areas of the business; sharing knowledge, best practices, and expertise to attain business objectives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Hold a matric certification and a relevant degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., insurance, finance, business).
  • Possess at least 5 years of experience in life insurance sales and distribution.
  • Obtain relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFP) and licenses (e.g., insurance broker or agent license).


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