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

PSG´s commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce.

In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups and we encourage people with disability to apply.