Trainee Underwriter

Mutual Fund

Pinelands, , South Africa
Underwriting decisions supervision
Telephonic and written communication skills
Customer care and query resolution
The 12-month Trainee Underwriter programme prepares participants for the position of Individual Life Underwriter and offers an opportunity to develop necessary skills in risk underwriting

Job Summary

  • The 12-month Trainee Underwriter programme prepares participants for the position of Individual Life Underwriter and offers an opportunity to develop necessary skills in risk underwriting.
  • During training, a stipend is paid and upon completion, trainees can apply for a permanent position in the underwriting team.
  • The role involves underwriting decisions under mentor supervision, handling intermediary enquiries, capturing underwriting information, and maintaining high standards of customer care.

Matching Summary

The 12-month Trainee Underwriter programme prepares participants for the position of Individual Life Underwriter and offers an opportunity to develop necessary skills in risk underwriting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Underwriting decisions supervision
  • Telephonic and written communication skills
  • Customer care and query resolution
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Adherence to service and quality standards
  • Flexible working hours

Nice-to-have

  • Old Mutual product knowledge
  • Strong team player
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Deadline and target driven
  • Self-managed
  • Bilingual communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Matric with Biology/Life Sciences and Mathematics or Accounting
  • Tertiary degree or diploma minimum NQF7
  • Willingness to work flexible and overtime hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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