Chief Underwriter

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

Hello Future Chief Underwriter

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

- Develop underwriting management capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning and delivery of underwriting strategies throughout business
- Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
- Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters for business area
- Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless and positive customer experience
- Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
- Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
- Oversee quality assurance and / or benchmarking to ensure high quality service delivery to clients
- Deliver business intelligence (MIS) and reports and manage underwriting risk
- Minimum Qualification - Relevant B degree
- Experience - 10 Years in underwriting, preferably in medical underwriting

You will have access to:

- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- A challenging working environment
- Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

- Adaptable and curious
- Analyse complex data sets
- Thrive in a collaborative environment

Job Details

Application Closing Date

30/01/24


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