Johannesburg North: Head Technical Underwriting posted by Network Finance
Posted on 2025-05-29 00:00:00
| Employer | Network Finance |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg North |
Job Summary
-Accountable for the implementation of underwriting strategy, standards, results, regular mandate reviews and issuing and technical skills development of broader underwriting team.
-Drive assigned projects, product development, interventions with regard to raters, market conditions and product enhancements.
-Ensure that underwriting standards are adhered to and in line with risk appetite and mandates.
-Ensure profitable and sustainable underwriting management principles and ensure underwriting processes are in place and actively manage adherence.
-Develop a deep understanding of the industry sectors in which the company operates.
-Engage with stakeholders and understand high risk areas of professions and industries and create minimum internal risk management and underwriting requirements, including communication of such outcomes to the business and ensure implementation thereof
-Understand and report on current and future trends and their implications from claims learnings as well as both macro and micro economic factors influencing such trends.
-Provide Technical training internally and potentially externally.
-Consider and take appropriate action to emerging risks and trends in collaboration with claims and underwriting.
-Prepare reports for underwriters, claims and leadership that communicate clearly where focus of attention is required.
-llustrate where this relates to proposal forms and policy wordings
– Create additional risk surveys templates – to assist with identifying and underwriting complex risks
-Monitoring risk selection and obtain feedback of declined, vetoed risks, high risks.
-Provide strategic support to strategies, to improve and monitor risk selection.
-Attend Product Cluster Exco’s
-Provide required details to quality assurance and Internal Audit (underwriting and claims) for control and governance purposes.
-Develop a risk based audit plan, maintain audit programme, conduct audits, ensure written feedback to business, attend feedback meetings and ensure remediation and adherence to recommendations.
-Reporting: Provide necessary reporting on financial and operational indicators. Provide feedback (reporting) to senior management on achievements, pending issues, problems and suggested recommendations.
-Assist the CUO in underwriting referrals. To make recommendations and take decisions on technical underwriting within mandates assigned. Assist teams in resolving complex problems while ensuring adherence to standards, mandates and sound underwriting principles.
-Support the CUO in all facultative and treaty reinsurance requirements including RI training
-Prepare CUO Memo’s for distribution
-Prepare Risk Committee agenda’s and actions arising therefrom and ensure adherence and implementation thereof
-Recordkeeping (documents, e-mails etc) to be kept up to date at all times.
-Effective and timeous communication: Communicate effectively with external parties as well as underwriting team and other departments and respond to queries within 24 hours.
-Continuous Process Improvement: Ensure full compliance to all processes, policies and procedures and identify areas for improvement.
-Innovation: Participate with senior management in initiatives around product development, processes, policy and strategy.
-Market Intelligence: Sound knowledge of underwriting and claims principles in industry as well as staying ahead of legislation.
-Ensure that customers are treated fairly and adhere to POPIA requirements in conjunction with both internal and external compliance requirements.
-Ensure strong relationship management with all stakeholders
-Employee Growth: Take responsibility for your own career growth and have regular discussions with the relevant role players. Transfer of core underwriting knowledge and RI capability
Required Knowledge & Experience and Skills
Risk Management, B Comm degree / or relevant business qualification
Sound understanding of special risk short term insurance with at least 10 years’ experience including:
Underwriting procedure
Claims procedure
Insurance terminology
Legal knowledge (prescription act, insurance act, FAIS)
Risk management
Reinsurance and treaties
Product knowledge
Inquisitive and analytical
Networked – RI brokers, industry associations, loss adjustors, attorneys
Able to work alone
Risk management mindset
Excellent legal knowledge
FAIS Compliance
Self-management skills and a self-starter (can organize work, space, time)
Good communication skills (including report writing and presentation skills)
Relationship management skills (have the right approach with the right people)
Negotiation skills (internal & external)
Numeracy skills
Analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to portfolios, reports and market conditions
Demonstrate common sense, self-motivation and discipline
Sound knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Please send your CV to *****@*****.co.za
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application not sucessul
Click Go Apply to apply online!
Get Similar Job Alerts
More jobs in Johannesburg North
More jobs in Gauteng
Browse Other IT/Computer Jobs
Browse Network Finance Jobs
Apply directly for this position. Please read all instructions carefully.
We do not process job applications; we simply aggregate and display job listings.
More related positions
Johannesburg North: Admin – debtors,creditors salaries etc posted by UNITIP
DEBTORS CREDITORS ClerkAssist with payroll safetyGeneral Admin and files etc.
View Job
Admin – debtors,creditors salaries etc
Johannesburg North: Sales Associates posted by GLOBAL GROWTH
As a sales associate at our stores, youll assist customers in finding fashionable clothing, providing exceptional services and helping them open accounts....
View Job
Sales Associates
Johannesburg North: Community Representatives – 5 Year Contract posted by Cosmic Souls Foundation
We are looking for people that are passionate about community development. Key responsibilities are driving social development programs and ensuring that...
View Job
Community Representatives – 5 Year Contract
Johannesburg North: Senior Business Analyst – Urgently needed posted by Handprint Recruitment Solutions
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering,...
View Job
Senior Business Analyst – Urgently needed
Johannesburg North: Junior Bookkeeper (6-Month Contract Position) posted by Compeg Services
JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER CONTRACT POSITIONWell-known property management company seeking the services of a junior bookkeeper with 2 years relevant work experience...
View Job
Junior Bookkeeper (6-Month Contract Position)
Johannesburg North: Toyota Service Manager posted by Corporate Dealership Placements – JHB
Toyota Service Manager R35000 - R40000, company car, commission normal benefits JohannesburgOur client is looking for Service Manager with Toyota...
View Job
Toyota Service Manager
Johannesburg North: Relief Travel Specialist posted by Executive Placings
A Leading Inbound Destination Management Company is recruiting Relief Travel Specialists. The candidates need to be senior and able to assist in all...
View Job
Relief Travel Specialist
Johannesburg: MK 15304 – Service Technician (Bulk Materials Handling) – Jhb North
Employer Description Our client is a leading provider of mining equipment. Job Description This position is responsible for providing customers with...
View Job
MK 15304 – Service Technician (Bulk Materials Handling) – Jhb North
North Johannesburg: Out of Home Production Coordinator
Minimum Requirements Matric Certificate. Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Production Management, or a related field is advantageous....
View Job
Out of Home Production Coordinator
North Johannesburg: Barman
Duties Serving of beverages to guests in line with the brand Standards of Excellence. Carrying out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently. Ensuring that...
View Job
Barman
North Johannesburg: Sous Chef
Duties Ensure the efficient and profitable running of the kitchen under the leadership of the Head Chef. Versatile and able to work all sections Must be...
View Job
Sous Chef
Johannesburg North: Senior Inbound Tourism Consultant – As soon as possible posted by JA TRAVEL PERSONNEL
Senior Inbound Consultant for DMC dealing with upmarket clientele. Min 810 years reservation experience in similar position with knowledge of Tourplan...
View Job
Senior Inbound Tourism Consultant – As soon as possible
Johannesburg: Senior Bookkeeper /Northcliff
Senior Bookkeeper Northcliff Description. Processing monthly and ad-hoc payments, Able to prepare books up to trial balance Capturing data relating to...
View Job
Senior Bookkeeper /Northcliff
North Johannesburg: Fashion Merchandiser/Product Developer
Developing, negotiating, and sourcing of new products within an eager team of merchandisers Must have worked with Chainstores Liaise with managers regarding...
View Job
Fashion Merchandiser/Product Developer
North Johannesburg: EXPERIENCED DENTAL TECHNICIAN | ROSEBANK, JHB
A well-established Dental Laboratory in Rosebank, Johannesburg , is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Dental Technician to join their dynamic...
View Job
EXPERIENCED DENTAL TECHNICIAN | ROSEBANK, JHB
North Johannesburg: Head Chef
Duties C reate and modify menus develop and adapt menus, considering seasonal ingredients, dietary restrictions, and customer preferences. Develop and...
View Job
Head Chef
North Johannesburg: Restaurant Front of House Manager
Duties Responsible for FOH duties and ensuring excellent guest relations Responsible for helping the restaurant meet service, sales, and profit objectives...
View Job
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Johannesburg North: Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef posted by Restaurant Staff
Busy upmarket Restaurant in Rosebank is looking for a Kitchen Manager Sous Chef. Applicants must have 5 or more years chef and kitchen management...
View Job
Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef
Johannesburg North: Senior Restaurant Manager posted by Restaurant Staff
Trendy Restaurant in Fourways is looking for a Senior Manager. Candidates with 6 years Restaurant management experience will be considered. Must have strong...
View Job
Senior Restaurant Manager
Johannesburg North: Junior Restaurant Manager posted by Restaurant Staff
A vacancy for the position of Junior Restaurant Manager has opened up at an established caf restaurant located in Fourways. Candidates with a minimum of...
View Job
Junior Restaurant Manager
Johannesburg North: Restaurant General Manager posted by Restaurant Staff
General Restaurant Manager position available with upmarket Steakhouse Restaurant in Fourways. Looking for candidates with 8 years Restaurant management...
View Job
Restaurant General Manager
Johannesburg North: Restaurant General Manager posted by Restaurant Staff
We have a vacancy for a General Restaurant Manager at an upscale Italian caf restaurant in the Jhb North area. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years...
View Job
Restaurant General Manager
Johannesburg North: Senior Restaurant Manager posted by Restaurant Staff
Senior Management position available with established trendy Restaurant in Rosebank. Applicants must have good front and back of house management skills and...
View Job
Senior Restaurant Manager
Johannesburg North: Restaurant Sous Chef posted by Restaurant Staff
Sous Chef available with established modern Restaurant in Rosebank. Looking for individuals with 6 years relevant chef and kitchen management experience....
View Job
Restaurant Sous Chef
Johannesburg: SMI 15367 – Legal Enforcement Officer (Debt Collection) – Law Firm – Johannesburg North
Employer Description A well established law firm located in Johannesburg North. Job Description Our client, a specialist in commercial and pensions law, is...
View Job
SMI 15367 – Legal Enforcement Officer (Debt Collection) – Law Firm – Johannesburg North