Senior Underwriter

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team at The Recruitment Council. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, handling both commercial and personal underwriting, and ensuring seamless policy management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Management: Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients, provide regular feedback, and address client queries.
  • Underwriting: Manage policy renewals, handle new policy applications, quotations, and on-site client meetings.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records in the MyPractice system, manage administrative documentation, and ensure FAIS compliance.
  • Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, adhere to service level agreement deadlines, and act as a liaison between the office and insurance companies.
  • Reporting: Generate reports and manage client retention.

Requirements:

  • A Grade 12 qualification or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • NQF Level 4 Full Short-Term Insurance Qualification.
  • Successful completion of the Regulatory Examination (RE5) for Representatives.
  • DOFA confirmation from FSCA.
  • Fit and proper product-specific training.
  • 6-7 years of relevant experience in short-term insurance.
  • At least 4 years of personal underwriting experience.
  • At least 4 years of commercial underwriting experience.

Desired Skills:

  • Empathy and integrity.
  • Resilience and responsibility.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong administration skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills.
  • Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Effective time management.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Strong work ethic, capable of handling high-pressure situations.
  • High client focus with excellent interpersonal skills.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in both personal and commercial underwriting, who can build strong client relationships and handle a diverse range of responsibilities.

Salary: R800,000 - R1,200,000 per annum.



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