UNDERWRITING EXECUTIVE at HR Options
Competent Candidates (PTY) LTD
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Management position
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Bryanston (Work From Home)
- Posted 16 May 2024 by Competent Candidates (PTY) LTD
- Expires in 16 days
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Job 2567387 - Ref 7823G EI UWEXE
About the position
Your verbal and written communication, in English and Afrikaans, at all levels as well as the following:
Formal Education:
- Completion of the NQF Level 5 qualification.
- Successful completion of the RE 5 Examination Level 1.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years' working experience within the Insurance industry.
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an underwriting management position.
- Proven experience in people management.
- Prior experience in managing underwriter performance, growth, and sustainability.
- Experience operating at a managerial level in the short-term insurance industry is a must.
- Proven track record of conducting high-level negotiations.
will enable you to perform the following duties:
Processes - High-Level Operational Oversight and Complex Risk Management:
- Provide strategic guidance to the team in line with corporate vision and organisational goals, effectively communicating their implications.
- Focus primarily on managing complex risk placement, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Evaluate and report on the unit’s performance to the COO, setting realistic goals and managing capacity.
- Oversee adherence to compliance standards and work towards optimising processes to ensure the quality of service.
- Engage in strategic projects and operational improvements to enhance underwriting practices.
- Uphold and maintain quality standards that promote client satisfaction and cost efficiency.
People - Team Management and Development:
- Foster a positive work environment that supports the professional growth and development of team members.
- Ensure high staff morale, effectively managing internal and external relationships.
- Motivate and lead underwriters, building and maintaining a cohesive team.
- Promptly address operational performance issues and escalate irresolvable problems to the COO.
Client - Service Excellence:
- Provide strategic support to the sales team in acquiring and retaining profitable business.
- Ensure the prompt resolution of customer queries/complaints, maintaining open lines of communication during the process.
- Implement work routines that align with operational plans, effectively managing service delivery goals.
- Oversee the correction of unprofitable policies and ensure that policies are not overexposed.
Technology - Continuous Improvement and Efficiency:
- Drive changes aimed at improving operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Deliver periodic reports on performance and potential improvements to the COO.
- Identify and recommend areas or ways to enhance processes and procedures.
Desired Skills:
- UNDERWRITING
- EXECUTIVE
- AFRIKAANS
Competent Candidates (PTY) LTD
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Who are We
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We are a proud Level 1 contributor to Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, focused on providing cost effective solutions to meet the expectations of our clients.
The passion for talent identification and people development is supported by our focus on the implementation of technology to add value.
Our network of experienced staff and associates ensures that all possible alternatives are compared to find the best possible solutions for the benefit of our clients.
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