Commercial Underwriter

SUMMARY:
The underwriter is responsible for short-term insurance policy administration (renewals, endorsements and new business) being written by the Insurance company Brokers, providing high quality service and solutions to Account Executives and clients to ensure business retention and profitable growth, always providing qualitative service levels to internal and external clients.  All service provisions will meet the requirements of Treating the Customer Fairly POSITION INFO:
EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Short-term insurance qualification NQF4 or higher
• RE5 certificate
• FAIS compliance to personal/commercial lines level
• Insurer Product-Specific Training
• Class of Business Training
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel

CORE COMPETENCIES Experience commercial underwriter in Logistics and heavy commercial Vehicles Excellent communication and soft skills Attention to detail Ability to analyze and make decisions Sound knowledge of underwriting practices/processes Sound knowledge of insurance systems eg Flexi, Cardinal 360 Knowledge of the insurance industry in general