Johannesburg: Underwriter (Multi Lines) posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have Multi-Line experience and a strong understanding of underwriting principles. As an Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in managing complex risks and developing strategic partnerships within the Africa region.

Key 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).

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable.