COMMERCIAL LINES (UNDERWRITER) – Santam 814 views

COMMERCIAL LINES – UNDERWRITER

The Commercial Lines Division has a position available for an Underwriter who will be based in the policy maintenance department in Windhoek, Namibia.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position calls for a person who will provide strong underwriting expertise that support profitable growth through applying proven underwriting principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for the handling and capturing of policy data and requires of the incumbent to embrace and encourage a culture of learning and growing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be expected to perform (but not limited to) the following duties:

• Capturing of policy data on Santam systems according to Underwriting Guidelines.
• Communication and interaction with Commercial Service Consultants.
• Feedback to Quality Assurance Consultants on urgent queries.
• Daily Reporting to Team leader.
• Monthly Reporting to Quality Assurance Consultants.
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a resilient approach in spite of set-backs.
• Adherence to set daily, monthly annual targets of the department with regard to Net Underwriting Results.
• Communication skills, understanding, speaking and writing of English and Afrikaans.
• Inherent ability to live the Santam values.
• Self- Development to ensure personal growth with-in Santam.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric Certificate) qualification with acceptable pass marks.
• A minimum of three to five years underwriting experience within a short-term Commercial insurance industry required.
• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or equivalent.
• Computer literacy (MS Word. Excel and PowerPoint) at an intermediate proficiency level.
• Santam Commercial product Training (SMK).

SKILLS

• Analytical thinking – ability to analyse and apply information and data.
• Appreciation of insurance and underwriting principles.
• Strong service orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Execution and deadline oriented.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Planning and Organising – ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritise tasks.
• Good report writing skills.
• Teamwork and cooperation.

COMPETENCIES

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Analysing and interpreting data, information and real-time scenarios
• Applying expertise and using technology
• Achieving personal as well as Company goals and objectives
• Writing and Reporting.
• Following instructions and procedures.
• Learning