Underwriter: SLS: Sanlam Risk

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Limited Full time

The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) is dedicated to empower South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms.

Sanlam Risk & Savings, which is one of the businesses within SRA, offers Risk and Savings solutions to various segments within the market.

What will you do?

The role of the underwriter is to assess the risk of our clients based on their individual risk profile (this includes consideration of insurable interest, occupation, medical, financial, part-time activities & travel/territorial risk).

Core outputs:

1. Underwrite risk applications with respect to the client overall risk profile - taking into account previous &/or existing cover.
2. Underwrite & effectively manage communication on sub-standard cases.
3. Request underwriting requirements and/or limit requirements.
4. Placement of cases according to reassurance treaty and related guidelines.
5. Enhance & manage the customer experience through effective, clear & proactive communication &/or collaboration (both written & telephonic).
6. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in AI and analytics.
7. Continuously build expertise on underwriting process & technical skills/knowledge.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification:

- Grade 12.
- Relevant qualification will be an advantage.

Experience:

- At least 3 years medical and/or financial underwriting experience.
- Experience in underwriting processes will be an advantage.
- Exposure to underwriting software/programs will be an advantage.
- Exposure to the application of underwriting and re-insurance policy will be an advantage.
- Exposure to financial underwriting and/or business insurance will be an advantage.

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of prognosis of medical conditions.
- Understand medical terminology (anatomy and physiology).
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial statements and questionnaires.

Note:
The environment necessitates overtime in peak periods. The amount of overtime hours depends on the business need in terms of the volumes received.

The position is based in either Western Cape or Gauteng.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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