Life Products Underwriter

Gen Re Group; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

General Reinsurance's Cape Town Branch is seeking a Life Products Underwriter to service the Canadian market from Cape Town. You will underwrite facultative life and health risks, ensure timely turnarounds, and collaborate with teams across markets in an international environment.

The role reports to Canada and involves strong technical underwriting, client engagement, and contributing to service excellence.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 6 years’ underwriting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in health or related field.
• Strong client relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Underwrite Canadian facultative life and health risks.
• Ensure timely case turnaround in line with SLAs.
• Provide high-quality service to Canadian clients.
• Collaborate across markets to uphold underwriting standards.
• Engage with Canadian clients and internal stakeholders at senior levels.
• Support actuarial, administrative, and marketing teams.
• Participate in cross-functional and strategic projects.

Conhecimentos

Underwriting

Canadian market knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Tech savvy

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in health or allied health sciences, business, finance, economics or related field

Ferramentas

Software skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

General Reinsurance, Cape Town Branch (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for Life Products Underwriter in our Life Australia, UK, SA, Canada division.

Key Responsibilities

This role focuses on servicing the Canadian market while being based in our Cape Town office.

Reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer in Canada, and working as part of the Canadian underwriting team, the successful candidate will:

• Take sole responsibility for underwriting Canadian facultative applications
• Provide a consistently high-quality service experience to Canadian clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across markets to uphold excellence in underwriting standards
• This position offers the chance to work in an international environment, combining local presence with global impact

The Life Products Underwriter will apply sound underwriting judgement in the assessment of facultative risks referred by client companies. A key requirement of the role is the ability to ensure timely turnaround of cases in line with agreed service standards, while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and quality.

• Underwrite facultative life and health risks for the Canadian market
• Ensure efficient case turnaround times aligned to client service level agreements
• Apply strong technical expertise and sound judgement in complex risk assessments
• Engage effectively with Canadian clients and internal stakeholders at a senior level
• Contribute to enhancing the company’s service offering and market presence in Canada
• Provide support to Actuarial, Administrative, and Marketing teams
• Participate in ad hoc cross-functional and strategic projects

Qualifications & Experience

We are seeking high-caliber candidates who are experienced, detail-oriented underwriters with strong technical expertise.

• A minimum of 6 years’ underwriting experience
• A qualification in health or allied health sciences, business, finance, economics, or a related bachelor’s degree
• Significant experience in evaluating and resolving complex and non-standard underwriting cases
• Proven track record in managing both underwriting and client relationship responsibilities effectively, consistently delivering a high standard of professional service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear, concise, and structured manner to both internal and external stakeholders
• A self-sufficient and resourceful professional who demonstrates flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a high-volume environment
• An affinity for technology and innovation, supported by strong software skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• A strong commitment to adhering to internal procedures and policies, with a focus on maintaining quality standards and contributing to overall business performance and shareholder value

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with a high level of accountability
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be self-motivated, proactive, and performance-driven
• Communicate with confidence and credibility at senior levels
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
• Show the potential and ambition to take on more strategic responsibilities over time