RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze claims data and risk factors to forecast future claims levels and set insurance premiums.
• Evaluate and issue quotes for corporate insurance schemes in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, pricing methodologies and other relevant regulations.
• Gather and review background information in order to effectively assess risk. 
• Collaborate with Sales and Relationship Management teams throughout contract renewals and tenders to reach target KPIs, while maintaining underwriting standards.
• Prepare and issue client utilization reports, including commentary and explanation of observed trends and scheme performance.
• Act as a technical referral point for other areas of the business in relation to all Underwriting queries.
• Form own opinions on requests and make sound underwriting decisions, within authority limits.
• Take ownership of queries received within the team and deliver a quality service and response time to colleagues.
• Represent Underwriting team on strategic projects, as needed.
• Comply with company standards in respect of documentation and file management.
• Update and maintain work activity reports for Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:

• Experience (minimum of c.3 years) in Underwriting position in relevant line of business. 
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential
• Proven track record of successful negotiations with large corporate clients
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
• Preferably Degree and / or professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)

BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to produce quality output within tight time frames and simultaneously.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer focused
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain and defend pricing analysis and decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders from other departments
• Ability to priorities workload and manage time effectively
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment 
• Honesty and Integrity 
• A willingness to learn and develop.

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