Team Leader Personal Lines : JNR – Hollard Insurance Namibia – Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

The main function of the Role:

• The team leader is responsible for managing and helping Underwriting teams.

Key Performance Areas of the Role:

• Managing the Underwriting team and ensure that they perform their duties correctly
• Assisting the Admin and National Underwriting Manager in his/her duties.
• The incumbent is responsible for daily operations, planning for future workflow and scheduling
• The team leader must have a thorough understanding of all equipment, methods, and procedures in order to effectively train new hires and to upgrade the skills of existing personnel
• Report weekly and monthly on teams performance
• Ensure that underwriting is administered within given turnaround times and as correctly and cost-effective as possible applying sound underwriting principles.
• Assisting with all Adhoc underwriting projects

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• 4 years Short Term experience
• Excellent MS Office skills
• People Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship and networking ability
• Business and Financial understanding
• Attention to detail
• Operating Methodologies of the insurance industry

• Communication (Oral & Written)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications)
• Attention to detail
• Strong admin orientation
• Sound short term insurance background
• Problem solving & Decision making
• Team Work
• Accuracy
• Self-driven
• Knowledge of I90 will be an advantage
• Handle pressure effectively
• Meet deadlines