Underwriter Prive: New business

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng

Website Santam Insurance

Santam Limited is the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, with a market share in excess of 22%, providing short-term insurance products through broker networks and direct sales channels. The company was established in 1918 and offers personal, commercial, and corporate insurance solutions. S… read moreantam is a subsidiary of Sanlam Limited and has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) since 1964. 1 Sportica Crescent Tyger Valley Bellville, 7530

JOB DESCRIPTION

The positions will have full accountability for the underwriting of all very large Commercial Property policies with exposures greater than R250m at every stage of the policy lifecycle i.e. from quote stage to amendments to renewal of these policies and will therefore require a certain level of discretion to be considered and applied. The key focus area will be for policies that require reinsurance.
Ensure quotations are received, provide all necessary information required by brokers and. The incumbent will be expected to know these policies intimately and be able to discuss details directly with brokers, giving advice where required and suggesting solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quotation of large Commercial Property risks
Preparation of quotations and review of underwriting terms in line with Santam guidelines and mandates
Engagement with brokers and internal stakeholders on complex risks
Preparation of reinsurance calculations and exposure assessments in respect to quotes
Support to Relationship Managers on new business and technical underwriting decisions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate) qualification
Higher Certificate in Insurance or equivalent NQF 5 Short term Insurance qualification – 120 credits
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within commercial and/or corporate insurance
At least 3 years’ experience in a sales or new business environment within a mid corporate or corporate underwriting function
Working knowledge of Re-Insurance is a requirement
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – intermediated proficiency levels)
Sound technical, product and wording knowledge of Commercial or Agri insurance. 
Professional designation – Licentiateship (LIISA) – Advantageous

COMPETENCIES

Flexibility 
Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills 
Strong client service orientation 
Ability to work under pressure 
Self-confidence 
Problem solving 
MS Office package proficiency, particularly Microsoft Excel

Apply via company website ( http://www.santam.co.za ) or

careers.sanlamcloud.co.za

 

To apply for this job please visit careers.sanlamcloud.co.za.

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