Online insurance Underwriter (short term Insurance)

Quest Staffing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in South Africa is looking for an Underwriter to ensure profitable growth through strategic underwriting practices. The role involves managing portfolios, underwriting risks, and handling renewals, emphasizing persuasive client relations. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 education, FAIS credits, and at least 3 years of experience in Personal Lines Short term insurance. Strong communication and negotiating skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to apply proactive retention strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years current experience with regards to Personal Lines Short term insurance.
• Computer literate (MS Office package) and Internet.
• Clear track record in terms of adherence to Quality standard and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Do Policy screenings and manage portfolios in accordance with company policy.
• Underwrite new and existing risks to obtain profitable growth.
• Handle renewals.
• Retain brokers and direct renewals using retentions and persuasive skills.
• Create save opportunities by utilizing proactive retention and persuasive skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Building networks and good relationships

Goal setter and prioritiser

Delivery/results orientated

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Grade 12

FAIS requirement: 150 credits with regards to Personal Lines Underwriting (NQF level 4)

RE Qualification

Tools

Policy Centre

call centre applications

Job description

Job Description

To ensure profitable growth through applying profitable underwriting principles. Utilize available resources to improve or implement new underwriting practices on claimants. He/she will get involved with referral underwriting decisions and has to be knowledgeable and experienced to provide Insurance Consultants and brokers with creative and innovative solutions.

Principle Accountabilities

• Do Policy screenings and manage portfolios in accordance with company policy.
• Underwrite new and existing risks to obtain profitable growth.
• Handle renewals.
• Retain brokers and direct renewals using retentions and persuasive skills to identify the client's needs.
• Create save opportunities by utilizing proactive retention and persuasive skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• FAIS requirement: 150 credits with regards to Personal Lines Underwriting (NQF level 4)
• Computer literate (MS Office package) and Internet
• At least 3 years current experience with regards to Personal Lines Short term insurance
• RE Qualification
• Clear track record in terms of adherence to Quality standard and Compliance

Knowledge

• Relevant system knowledge: Policy Centre and call centre applications
• Thorough knowledge of Personal Lines underwriting

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Building networks and good relationships
• Goal setter and prioritiser
• Delivery/results orientated
• Communication skills
• Negotiating skills

Competencies

• Client service orientation
• Oral communication
• Problem solving and decision making
• Gathering information
• Handling information
• Resilience