Commercial Underwriting Expert

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sanlam Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Underwriting Expert to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial risk by providing specialist technical underwriting advice. This is a highly technical role with a strong client focus, requiring effective underwriting of complex risks and negotiation with internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Effective underwriting of complex risks (new business, renewals, ad-hoc)
  • Identifying re-insurance and taking appropriate action
  • Providing quality and correct feedback on high-level technical queries
  • Working within higher-level mandates
  • Negotiating with internal and external clients
  • Building and maintaining relationships at various levels within the organisation
Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years underwriting experience within a short-term commercial insurance industry required
  • Grade 12 qualification
  • IISA professional membership (associate)
  • FAIS compliant: NQF level 6 (Commercial Lines)
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Regulatory Examination (RE) advantageous
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of R1,200,000 per annum, plus benefits and bonuses based on performance.

About Us

Sanlam is a leading general insurance company in Southern Africa, committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the demographics of our society.



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