Underwriter

Job Description

Become part of Leading Insurance Company as an Underwriter, where you'll leverage your analytical skills to evaluate client risk and ensure adequate coverage. This position involves regular interaction with clients, helping them understand policy choices, and improving our customer satisfaction scores through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess creditworthiness and loss potential of applicants.
• Set underwriting guidelines that align with company strategy.
• Collaborate with claims department to ensure policy fulfillment.
• Handle client inquiries about underwriting processes and decisions.
• Contribute to training new underwriting staff as required.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

Experience

• 5+ years of underwriting experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis
• Market Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Teamwork

Certifications

• Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA)
• Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with insurance underwriting software: Experience with industry-standard underwriting tools.
• Proficiency in risk modeling: Ability to model and quantify risk effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
• Performance bonuses based on company and personal performance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Friendly and collaborative work culture.

Company Culture

• Innovation Driven: We prioritize innovative thinking and continuous improvement in our processes.
• Team Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Recognition: We recognize and celebrate individual and team successes.