Commercial Risk Surveyor at King Price Insurance

Purpose of position:

This exciting opportunity available at Commercial Insurance requires the successful individual with the necessary skills and competencies to assess and interpret risk exposures, and to make recommendations based on these analyses. The Risk Surveyor is tasked with assessing risk while applying technical knowledge. Surveyors conduct detailed risk assessments on the risk, as well as provide an in-depth view to underwriters assisting them to underwrite the risk appropriately. 

Requirements:

• Fire Engineering Degree/Diploma
• Extensive Fire Brigade or Civil Engineering experience would be advantageous, alternatively 4 to 5 years’ risk management experience (Short- term insurance-related)
• 5+ years Commercial underwriting insurance experience would be advantageous
• Matric (essential)
• Valid drivers’ license
• Risk management qualification (advantageous)
• Occupational Health and Safety qualification/knowledge
• Fire Protection Association of South Africa (FPASA) qualification
• Effective MS Office usability
• Technology awareness and capability

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to achieve targets independently
• Analytical and solution-orientated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good persuasive and influencing skills
• Good written and verbal competence
• Insurance risk management principles
• Positive contribution to teams’ goals and success
• Short term insurance industry knowledge

Should a suitable candidate not be identified internally, we reserve the right to recruit externally.