Santam Limited is the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, with a market share in excess of 22%, providing short-term insurance products through broker networks and direct sales channels. The company was established in 1918 and offers personal, commercial, and corporate insurance solutions. Santam is a subsidiary of Sanlam Limited and has been listed ...
Conducting desktop assessment according to retention class and exposure
Identify hazards and risk exposures at the premises and to advise of risk improvement requirements
Review survey reports provided from internal and external stakeholders to assess the risk and to provide risk reduction requirements or alternative risk management measures for the risk.
Review surveys & QA of completed survey reports
Assist Underwriters in risk selection and retention by providing loss control expertise
Technical support to underwriters and technical managers
Read and Interpret the survey report requirements and prepare RRR letters for brokers incl. handling RRR negotiations under the guidance of the relevant Technical Manager
Qualifications and Experience
Matric and ideally Fire Service Qualification, Technical Engineering Degree or Diploma, or relevant qualification, Minimum NQF level 4
Valid driver’s licence
Computer literate on Excel, Word, Presentations, etc.
Competency at previous level and proven competence at risk surveying, with experience in retention class and exposure stipulated above.
FPA advanced courses, risk prevention strategies, technical training for related risks - entry level Prive', high hazard risks, thatch.
Underwriting training modules/product training,
RIA Modules
Google Earth & Maps analysis
FPA Advanced firefighting and loss prevention etc.,
Ability to work with all relevant SANS and firefighting codes / standards levels)
Skills
Communication and understanding of Basic & Advanced fire hazards, firefighting, risk identification etc.
Ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritize tasks
Appreciation of surveying and underwriting principles
Numerical skills
Information seeking i.e. likes to get to the bottom of things
Commercial and profit driven
Execution and deadline oriented
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Keen attention to detail
Teamwork and cooperation
Competencies
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
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