What will you do?

 

 

SBS Underwriting in its Personal Lines Underwriting team has a position available for a Policy Wording and Technical Underwriting Specialist who will be based in Auckland Park, Johannesburg or Bellville, Cape Town.

What will make you successful in this role?

 

The purpose of the role is to support Personal Lines and Outsourced Business: The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for compiling, updating, reviewing and maintaining of policy wordings, endorsements, addendums, terms, conditions, PPR/ Disclosure notices etc. Responsible to give sound claims and personal lines underwriting advice both from a legal and underwriting perspective. Responsible for adherence to all regulatory requirements within the Personal Lines Underwriting Integrate and update existing Underwriting manuals/policies, operational manuals and underwriting guidelines, etc  Create new underwriting guidelines and procedures if required. Assist in formulating and sign-off of underwriting circulars and media articles. Analysis, interpretation, review, recommend and communicate policy wording / endorsement changes to Binderholders / relevant stakeholders Assist with product changes and associated projects  Alignment of product changes to that of policy wordings, endorsements etc.  Drive implementation and monitor results thereof.
  Qualifications & Experience

 

 

Min of 8 years’ experience in Short Term insurance - Personal Lines Report writing experience Strong Technical product underwriting knowledge and proficiency – Personal Lines Understanding of Risk management Degree in Insurance & Risk Management or similar disciplines would be an advantage. Computer literate (extensive experience of Excel, Word, Acrobat Pro and PowerPoint) Knowledge of the short term insurance legal framework 
  Knowledge & Skills

 

 

High analytical thinking Ability to grasp concepts quickly Exceptional problem solving skills  Strong ability to manipulate and interpret policy wording Strong communication and presentation skills  Proactive and self-motivated Ability to perform under pressure Time management and focussed delivery of deadlines Good planning, analytical and decision-making skills A good team player – integrates and shares knowledge and skills Displays keen insight and intuition
  Competencies

 

Problem solving Producing creative solutions Developing and implementing strategy Adapting to changing circumstances Performing under pressure Enterprising and commercial thinking Deciding and initiating action Leadership Building networks and good relations Collaborative Flexibility and adaptability Action orientated Information seeking Applying expertise and technology