What will you do?<\/p>\n
\tSantam Broker Solutions Operations: Commercial Portfolio Management CoE\u00a0is looking for an individual with strong underwriting skills and an ability to build good relationships. The successful candidate must have good communication and negotiation skills, with a\u00a0\u2018can-do\u2019\u00a0attitude and will be based in\u00a0Parktown\u00a0(Hill on Empire).\u00a0<\/p>\n
What will make you successful in this role?<\/p>\n
\tThis job family stream is concerned with managing risk by providing specialist technical underwriting advice . The\u00a0Commercial Underwriter\u00a0is a highly technical role with strong client focus.
\n\tThe successful incumbent will be responsible for managing risk administered on external systems to achieve, maintain and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel.<\/p>\n
Key accountabilities of this role will include:<\/p>\n
\tHandling of escalations outside of binding authority, including technical and complex queries.
\n\tUnderstanding of Risk management and the ability to apply risk Mitigation.
\n\tManaging profitability through the application of effective policy screening actions on policy and portfolio levels.
\n\tThe initiation, provision and implementation of renewal terms and conditions on identified high risk and high exposure policies.
\n\tEffective underwriting of complex risks (new business, renewals, etc).
\n\tIdentifying re-insurance and taking appropriate action.
\n\tProviding quality and correct feedback on high level technical queries.
\n\tStrong retention (profitability and growth) focus.
\n\tWorking within higher level mandates.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will also be responsible for building networks and relationships with the various role players and are required to liaise and influence on various levels. The position requires of the incumbent to embrace a culture of learning and development.<\/p>\n
Qualification and Experience<\/p>\n
\tA minimum of 5 years underwriting experience within a short-term Commercial insurance industry required;
\n\tRE accreditation;
\n\tProficiency in MS Word and Excel;
\n\tGrade 12 or equivalent;
\n\tFAIS compliance \u2013 120 credits on NQF level 5 Commercial lines;
\n\tRelevant system knowledge: Persetel & Web-E;
\n\tProfessional membership with IISA (Advantageous);
\n\tRisk Identification and Assessment programme (RIA – Advantageous);
\n\tCompleted or in the process of completing the Santam Academy courses in commercial insurance – Santam Commercial product training (SMK\u2019s);
\n\tSantam Underwriting level 3 (Applicable to Santam Internal Candidates);
\n\tBachelors\u2019 Degree\/AIISA\/FIISA or comparable short-term insurance qualification (should be completed with or at least have started the Insurance\u00a0related exams via IISA or Milpark).<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills<\/p>\n
\tDelivery and results\u00a0oriented;\u00a0
\n\tAttention to detail \u2013 strong analytic skills required to identify and mitigate risk;
\n\tProblem solving;
\n\tProducing creative solutions;
\n\tAdapting to changing circumstances;
\n\tPerforming under pressure;
\n\tDeciding & initiating action;
\n\tBuilding networks and good relations;
\n\tNegotiating and getting agreement;
\n\tBuilding networks and ability to maintain relationships;
\n\tGoal setting and prioritising;
\n\tCommunication skills.<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\tCollaborates;
\n\tCultivates Innovation;
\n\tFlexible and Adaptable;
\n\tDrives Results;
\n\tClient Focus;
\n\tProfitable underwriting;
\n\tClient Service;
\n\tQuality Management;
\n\tReporting.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.sanlamcloud.co.za<\/p>\n
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