Commercial Underwriter

santamcloud.co.za

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
On-site
Underwriting skills
Risk management
Policy screening actions
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
  • RE accreditation
  • FAIS compliance – 120 credits on NQF level 5 Commercial lines
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Grade 12 or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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