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Johannesburg: Underwriter (Multi Lines) posted by Hire Resolve

Date 2024-11-03
Job Title Underwriter (Multi Lines)
Employer Hire Resolve
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Category Finance Accounting
Location Gauteng
/ Johannesburg

Job Summary

Hire Resolve`s client is looking for an experienced Underwriter to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. They are looking for someone with Multi-Line experience. As an underwriter, you will be responsible for managing complex risks and developing strategic partnerships within the Africa region. Your role involves evaluating risk selection, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines, and fostering strong relationships with brokers to drive profitable business growth. Additionally, you will analyze data to support decision-making and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Champion partnerships and relationships in Africa.
  • Coordinate complex risks with product experts.
  • Follow underwriting mandates and company guidelines for profitability.
  • Approve risk selection within product line boundaries.
  • Develop relationships with brokers to drive renewals and sales.
  • Re-underwrite renewals for organic growth and profitability.
  • Maintain effective broker relationships to attract and retain business.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting processes and administrative tasks.
  • Analyze data for risk selection and coverage approval.
  • Recommend improvements for productivity and profitability.
  • Decline unsuitable risks and document appropriately.
  • Ensure timely issuance of policy transactions.
  • Meet goals for new business within company guidelines.
  • Service and re-underwrite renewal policies as needed.
  • Provide timely and professional customer service.
  • Maintain knowledge of underwriting principles.
  • Participate in product development and process improvements.
  • Train underwriting assistants for career development.
  • Keep accurate records and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Perform other necessary operational duties.

Requirements:

    • Specialist underwriting experience with at least five years in specific product lines.
    • Strong product knowledge and understanding of industry segmentation and applicable risk exposures.

      • Enquiring mind to gather additional information for effective risk assessment.
      • Proficiency in underwriting procedures, insurance terminology, and rating principles.
      • Advantageous experience in General Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Financial Lines.
      • Strong influencing and relationship management skills.
      • Ability to adapt to different country cultures.
      • Willingness to travel internationally.
      • Openness to developing new underwriting experience with new products.
      • Business management and self-management skills.
      • Good communication skills, including writing and presentation.
      • Strong negotiation skills (internal and external).
      • Sales and marketing experience.
      • Analytical skills for interpreting data related to assigned risks.
      • Solutions-driven approach.
      • Well-presented and representative of the company`s image.
      • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
      • Career-oriented mindset.
      • Ability to work overtime and attend functions.


        Benefits:

        • Salary:

          Negotiable

         

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