Underwriter

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Requirements

1. Matric and/or equivalent
2. Relevant insurance related qualifications.
3. Regulatory Examination (RE)
4. 2 – 3 years' experience in commercial underwriting.

Reviews risk submissions from clients, agents, and referrals, and underwrites insurance requests within guidelines of the underwriting manual and authority limits.

Applies underwriting and risk-selection techniques to determine acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks.

Responsibilities

Underwriting Insurance Cases

Review new business and renewal proposals to ensure acceptability and completeness of underwriting and rating information, providing price quotations for underwriters and referring unusual or complex cases to senior colleagues.

Underwriting Automation

Carry out allocated research and analysis to support the development, validation, and improvement of automated underwriting processes and systems.

Organizational Risk Management

Gather, monitor, and analyze risk data and recommend further investigation.

Involves using established risk management models, systems, and protocols and working under direction.

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Carry out a wide range of compliance monitoring activities and give basic advice on compliance and regulatory requirements.

External Communications

Use the external communications system to access and supply specific information.

Recommendations

Provide information and clarification on existing procedures, processes, and precedents.

Document Preparation

Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.

Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Default Risk, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Risk Based Pricing, Risk Management, Underwriting Management.

Competencies

Action Oriented, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Ensures Accountability, Instills Trust, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Plans and Aligns.

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving.

Closing Date

10 April, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries.

The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.