SENIOR SHORT TERM INSURANCE UNDERWRITER (COMMERCIAL LINES) – TYGER VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE
A prominent financial services provider has an exciting career opportunity available for an experienced SENIOR SHORT TERM INSURANCE UNDERWRITER, to join their dynamic team in TYGERVALLEY, CAPE TOWN in the WESTERN CAPE.
This is a permanent position and office based, which offers a lucrative salary, including competitive company benefits.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum matric with a tertiary qualification advantageous.
Minimum 7 years’ applicable working experience within the short-term insurance industry.
Minimum 5 years’ proven underwriting experience in commercial lines.
Strong and proven experience in servicing of commercial insurance portfolios (quoting, underwriting and renewal of policies).
Santam Policy Centre approved user is a strong advantage.
Excellent knowledge of commercial lines policy wording, such as Mutlimark III is a requirement.
Relevant financial certification per RE5 qualification, and 120 relevant credits are highly advantageous to the role, however not essential.
Proven experience and knowledge of insurance corporate management systems
Other Requirements:
Fully bi-lingual and eloquent in English and Afrikaans: speak read and write.
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Tenacious and driven, with the ability to multi-task.
Computer literate in the full MS Office programme.
Proven experience working effectively on internal management information systems.
Compliant with the ability to successfully work under pressure.
Well-developed change-management abilities.
Trustworthy and ethical with a strong sense of accountability.
Professional and well-presented.
Valid drivers’ license with own reliable transport.