Engineering Underwriter at Bryte Insurance Company Limited

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

Profit and growth

• Ensure that the Company is not over committed on individual risks
• Review targets monthly
• Ensure that the Company reinsurance standards are always adhered to
• Report to the market facing underwriter on large variances and large claims

Effective management of Engineering portfolio

• Timeously assist with the resolution of problems
• Review figures of various portfolios
• Collaboration with Bryte commercial business streams

Technical Support

• Assist with technical support and negotiations on accounts
• Analyse client information to determine marketing needs
• Provide input to Brokers regarding claims to ensure timeous resolution
• Ensure policies/renewals are issued timeously and correctly

Credit control

• Ensure that payments are received on time in terms of legislation and company policies
• Resolve high level problems regarding credit control
• Assist the regions in reconciliations

Effective people management and team leadership

• Lead by example in living the values of Bryte
• Ensure that the technical knowledge/expertise is enhanced
• Communicate effectively, building and maintaining relationships
• Ensure consistent compliance to company policies and procedures, corporate governance and relevant legislation

Stakeholder Relationship

• Sales
• Underwriting
• Credit Control
• Central Service
• Claims
• Marketing and Risk
• Finance
• Information technology
• People Management
• Legal and Compliance
• Brokers
• Clients
• Tied Agents
• Reinsurance department

Qualification & Experience

• Matric/NQF level 4
• Insurance qualification
• RE

Knowledge

• Fair understanding and knowledge of South African Engineering Insurance/reinsurance market
• Strong competency in Engineering underwriting
• FAIS compliant
• Clear criminal and credit record