The Commercial Underwriter is a highly technical role with strong client focus, responsible for managing risk to achieve, maintain, and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel
Job Summary
The Commercial Underwriter is a highly technical role with strong client focus, responsible for managing risk to achieve, maintain, and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel.
Key accountabilities include handling escalations, understanding risk management and mitigation, managing profitability through policy screening, and initiating renewal terms for high-risk policies.
Santam is committed to transformation and growth, serving over 1 million policyholders and extending its presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia, while prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Matching Summary
The Commercial Underwriter is a highly technical role with strong client focus, responsible for managing risk to achieve, maintain, and grow profitability of the Commercial Portfolio Management channel.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Underwriting skills
Risk management
Policy screening actions
Complex risks underwriting
Re-insurance identification
Higher level mandates
Nice-to-have
Good communication and negotiation skills
Can-do attitude
Client focus
Building networks and relationships
Culture of learning and development
Neuro-inclusivity
Key Requirements
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience
Short-term Commercial insurance industry experience