Technical Underwriting Consultant

2 weeks ago

OMInsure Head Office, South Africa Old Mutual Limited Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

Let's Write Africa's Story Together

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

naResponsible for risk evaluation and selection / rejection of new and renewal business to ensure profitability across all assigned accounts within the portfolio.

  • Responsible for risk evaluation and selection/rejection of new and renewal business to ensure profitability.

  • Broker engagement

  • Perform risk evaluation on new and renewal business using rating guidelines, industry and occupational classifications, manual rating, experience information (e.g. premium, claims, reserves, and rate history and average exposure) for all assigned accounts.

  • Determine required premium level based on experience and manual rates, plan design, services, and competitive information in accordance with organisational guidelines.

  • Monitor profitability as measured by loss ratio improvement.

  • Complete semi-annual and ad hoc profitability analysis for all assigned cases. Analysis to include but not limited to action plans for moving accounts to profitability and complete assessment of claim trends and services.

  • Determine renewal terms including required premium level and policy plan change recommendations and deliver complete renewal package according to organisational department guidelines.

  • Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of renewal data for assigned cases.

  • Negotiate all subsequent appeals regarding premium levels and policy plan provisions and involve relevant stakeholders in decision making and negotiating as necessary.

  • Participate in interdepartmental discussions on renewal business issues and make recommendations regarding policy

  • Approve above mandate referrals by combining research outcomes, past experience, intuition and commercial / business acumen to fully understand the risk and the impact of the referral.

  • Qualification:

  • 3-5 years' experience in commercial underwriting.

  • Bachelor degree and/or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification (Licentiate or higher) in general insurance is advantageous.

  • Knowledge of Assets All Risk wordings advantageous.

Skills

Action Planning, Compliance Software, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Management, Underwriting Management

Competencies

Action OrientedBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills Trust

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

29 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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