Life Underwriter & Advisor Relationship Architect

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

FNB South Africa invites an experienced Underwriting Specialist to promote and implement the company's underwriting philosophy and strategy across life insurance products. You will serve as an interface between underwriting and Financial Advisors, delivering technically sound decisions and clear communication.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of life underwriting experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate risk into opportunities while working in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• At least 10 years life insurance underwriting experience.
• Understanding of Lump Sum Disability, Critical Illness, Income Protection and related products.
• Ability to translate risk into commercial opportunities and drive sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite life, disability and critical illness within authority limits.
• Educate and empower financial advisors with underwriting insights.
• Ensure decisions align with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with R&D and other departments to optimize underwriting processes.
• Deliver timely, customer-focused underwriting decisions.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Medical underwriting

Relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Relevant Degree (advantageous)

Tools

Underwriting systems knowledge

Job description

FNB South Africa invites an experienced Underwriting Specialist to promote and implement the company's underwriting philosophy and strategy across life insurance products. You will serve as an interface between underwriting and Financial Advisors, delivering technically sound decisions and clear communication.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of life underwriting experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate risk into opportunities while working in a fast-paced,