Commercial Underwriter; Short - Term

Our client in the Short-Term Insurance Industry is currently looking to employ a Commercial Underwriter based in Port Elizabeth.

Applicants must have commercial lines experience and Short Term Insurance Qualification.

RE5 qualification would be advantageous.

Requirements:

• Matric and Full Short Term Insurance Qualification.
• Must have commercial lines experience.
• Date of First Appointment on the FSCA Representative Register with Licence Categories in Short Term Insurance:
  Personal and Commercial Lines.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years commercial underwriting / policy administration experience.
• Drivers Licence and Own Transport.
• TIAL system knowledge advantageous.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with a friendly disposition.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Attending policy renewals.
• Ensuring that renewals are distributed timeously and that underwriting deadlines are met.
• Inception of new business policies and data capturing.
• Ensuring feedback is sent to broker, advising of sums insured or confirming policy changes.
• Assist client with all documentation and short-term insurance cover requirements, from quotation to finalisation of cover.
• Ensuring all required documentation is followed up and completed.
• Validation of endorsements and amendments on policies, Re-Insurance requirements and Assist cover.
• Checking that instructions given to Insurer are correctly done on policy schedules received.
• Handling all broker enquiries and providing appropriate solution process.
• Drafting cover confirmation letters for distribution to clients.
• Recording of document flow on electronic filing system.
• Attendance of policy renewals and acceptances.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.