Introduction:
A vacancy has become available for an experienced Commercial Underwriter in our Pretoria Team.
 
JOB PURPOSE:
The responsibility of a Commercial Underwriter is to accurately manage and control the allocated broker portfolio from an underwriting perspective.

Position:            Commercial Underwriter
Industry:            Insurance
Sector:               Insurance/IT
Location:          Lynwood, Pta
Salary:             up to R 45k P.M




QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min 7 years Insurance experience of which min 5 years must be Commercial Underwriting.
• Relevant Insurance qualifications, min 120 NQF credits on NQF Level 4.
• Completed Regulatory Exams (RE5).
• Must be Risk conscious.
• Professional, well-spoken, and good attention to detail.
• Strong negotiator must have persuasion and problem-solving skills.
• Very broad general insurance knowledge.
• Good understanding of Risk classification and geographical risk factors.
• Ability to adapt to change and to work under pressure and within short deadlines.
• Analysing business, profitability, and broker portfolios.
• Ability to work with various individuals with different knowledge, skill and experience.
• Must be analytical and must cope with large work volumes and interruptions.
• Must be fully bilingual (English/Afrikaans)(speak and write).
• Must be technologically driven and comfortable with different operating packages including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Must be a team player and creator of trust.
• Eager to learn, Assertive, Positive and Focused.
• Disciplined and principled

 
 
Knowledge:

• Must have good working knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry and industry organogram including competitors.
• Must have good knowledge of Insurance legislation and compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Company's products and value-added products and benefits, including all classes of business
• Must manage the whole Underwriting functionality from rating, endorsements, renewal terms/ conditions and cancellations.
• Clear understanding of claims process, procedures, and approach to claims handling.
• Being able to do risk analysis at policy level, and broker portfolio level.
• Know the company divisional heads and when to refer underwriting quotes/queries.

 
 
To apply please send your CV to: [email protected]
 
Closing date: Saturday 15th of June 2024
 
Contact:
Nick Els
Technical Recruitment 
Office:                                 0838562700 / 0123463603
email:                                  [email protected]
Web:                                    www.hutech.co.za
 
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• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that Hutech International Group (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.

 
 
Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.