Senior Portfolio Manager : Specialty and Property Ins at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• Responsible for the profitable growth and management of a portfolio of Specialty Insurance and Property risks.

Requirements    

• A relevant degree
• Diploma in Short-Term Insurance
• RE 5 Certificate for Representatives
• FAIS compliant
• At least 15 years working experience in the insurance industry
• Exposure to and in-depth knowledge of all Specialty Products
• In depth knowledge and understanding of Property underwriting across Corporate, Mid-Corporate and Commercial sectors
• At least 10 years management experience
• Strong business relationships and senior profile within the Western Cape

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Retain and grow the Specialty Lines portfolio in the Western Cape, with specific focus on Structured Motor, A&H, Liability and Financial Lines
• Grow the Property portfolio in the Western Cape in collaboration with the local Sales and Marketing representative
• Responsible for overall profitability of Specialty Lines of business within the Western Cape
• Pursue relevant profitable growth opportunities that would allow GGI to achieve its strategic targets and objectives
• Ensure that existing relationships with brokers and other role players are strengthened and built on a continuous basis
• Ensure that new relationships are established to support the growth plans of the Specialty and Property Lines of business, as well as the greater GGI
• Provide support to Brokers on complex risks in order to find insurance solutions for clients
• Evaluate client needs and requirements to enhance cross selling of other Guardrisk products
• Achieving the annual business targets in the Western Cape for each Product Line
• Assess and underwrite those risks which fall within his/her Underwriting Mandate
• Conduct full risk and underwriting assessment for referral on those risks outside of Underwriting Mandate
• In conjunction with the Sales and Marketing Team, co-ordinate Broker visits and Broker engagements in the Western Cape
• Co-ordinate efforts across various lines on strategic and target accounts within the Western Cape
• Underwriting and liaison responsibility on certain strategic accounts outside of the Western Cape
• Build, maintain and continuously strengthen all relationships with the various GGI Product, Support and Reinsurance Divisions
• Provide input on reinsurance requirements of respective product lines
• Stay abreast of developments in the local and global insurance markets
• Maintain professional relationships with all customers, suppliers and trade connections of the MMH Group with a view to maintain and improve the group’s reputation and goodwill

Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Client Orientated
• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Relationship management and networking