Job description:
The purpose of this underwriting position is to underwrite new policies and renewals, negotiations, quotes etc.

Responsibilities:
• Issuing new policies, renewals and endorsements on the Tial System
• Prepare new business quotes
• Negotiating renewal terms and preparing the renewal documentation
• Checking policies before sending it to brokers
• Telephone contact with brokers when they phone in with queries or amendments / additional covers
• Saving all work electronically
• Arrange Facultative Reinsurance when required

Minimum Requirements:
• Very good communication skills (both written & verbal)
• NQF Level 4: Short-Term Commercial Lines 150 credits (complete full qualification as set by regulation)
• Successfully completed the RE5 Examination Level 1
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience within Insurance Company
• A minimum of five (5) years’ underwriting experience in commercial lines

Competencies:
• Negotiating skills
• Experience in working with commercial products
• Policy, product and systems knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analysis
• Cross functional awareness
• Plan, organises and follow ups