Reinsurance Underwriter

What will you do?

Santam Broker Solutions Commercial Privé has a position available for an Commercial Reinsurance Underwriter. 

What will make you successful in this role?

The position will have full accountability for the underwriting of all very large Commercial Property policies with exposures greater than R250m at every stage of the policy lifecycle i.e. from quote stage to amendments to renewal of these policies and will therefore require a certain level of discretion to be considered and applied. The key focus area will be for policies that require reinsurance. Ensure quotations are received, provide all necessary information required by reinsurers for quoting purposes, ensure terms are communicated to all stakeholders and cover has been bound if accepted. The incumbent will be expected to know these policies intimately and be able to discuss details directly with brokers, giving advice where required and suggesting solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have a deep understanding and interpretation of technical surveys, survey reviews and risk reduction controls based on various commercial risk classes.
• Prepare underwriting terms on quotations for these policies in line with the Santam Underwriting Guideline and individuals mandate.
• Assist with amendment Potential queries for these policies on the Santam system
• Prepare reinsurance calculations to determine the exposure
• Read and Interpret the survey report requirements in order to assess the risk and provide brokers with feedback on quotations in this regard.
• Interpret technical information and assist brokers with policy wording interpretation
• Discuss renewals with brokers for these policies and have intimate understanding of these policies so that you can have an informed discussion with brokers, Technical Managers and Commercial Property Specialist where necessary 
• Collate information and identify missing information before sending onto Underwriting Specialist; reference source for information and recommend decision to Specialist
• Perform underwriting reviews (new business, amendments, multi claimants and renewals)
• Manage data quality and find solutions to improve data for underwriting purposes

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric
• Minimum of 5 years Commercial Lines underwriting experience  
• Minimum 60 commercial credits
• Additional completed tertiary insurance qualifications will be beneficial 
• In-depth knowledge and working experience of the Asset All Risk product
• Working knowledge of reinsurance
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – intermediated proficiency levels) 
   

Skills

• Analytical thinking with ability to statistically analyse information and data
• Working knowledge of the Santam Mainframe and Policy Centre systems to be in a position to quote and capture the the policies accurately
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritise tasks
• Appreciation of insurance and underwriting principles
• Numerical skills
• Information seeking i.e. likes to get to the bottom of things
• Commercial and profit driven
• Execution and deadline oriented
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Keen attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration 

Our commitment to transformation

• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-confidence
• Problem solving
• MS Office package proficiency, particularly Microsoft Excel