Personal Lines Underwriter

Who we are
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.
Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business, so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. Position Description
This job family stream is concerned with managing risk by providing specialist technical underwriting ability and skills. The underwriting role is a highly technical role with strong client focus. The primary focus is on new business acquisition and renewal underwriting to maintain profitability. The incumbent will be responsible for managing risk administered on external systems, to achieve, maintain and grow profitability of the Echelon Portfolio. Key Accountabilities
Effective underwriting of complex risks.
Identifying re-insurance and taking appropriate action.
Providing quality and correct feedback on high level technical queries.
Capturing of new quotes and Quote follow ups
Amendments to existing quotes
Amendments to existing business
Issuing of new business
Cancellations & Retention of business
Weekly Corrective Action/Policy Screening
Monthly multi-claimant action
Renewals
The position requires of the incumbent to embrace a culture of learning and development. Qualifications
RE accreditation
Grade 12 or equivalent
FAIS compliance - 60 credits on NQF level 4 Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of 5 years Personal lines Underwriting experience in a risk management environment.
Computer literacy (Ability to record, analyse and present data in Excel)

**Relevant system knowledge**: Policy Centre, Outlook, Word, Excel, Pursuit or Tial an advantage. Skills
Delivery and results orientation
Attention to detail - strong analytic skills required to identify and mitigate risk
Problem solving
Producing creative solutions
Adapting to changing circumstances
Performing under pressure
Deciding & initiating action
Building networks and good relations
Negotiating and getting agreement
Building networks and ability to maintain relationships
Goal setting and prioritising
Effective Communication skills Competencies
Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Flexible and Adaptable
Drives Results
Client Focus
Profitable underwriting
Client Service
Quality Management
Reporting
Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Flexible and Adaptable
Drives Results
Client Focus
Profitable underwriting
Client Service
Quality Management
Reporting 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 four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Turnaround time
At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.