Travel Insurance Underwriter at Old Mutual

Responsible for the Corporate Group Schemes underwriting portfolio and administration of policies according to the defined guidelines and risk appetite of the product. This position requires a team player who will manage the operations of the product, apply their expertise to analyse underwriting statistics and loss ratio strategy. The underwriter will also handle day-to-day administrative functions and assist the Travel Insurance Head with client facing engagements as required.

Job Objective
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders

• Contribute expertise to the development of Accident & Health (i.e. Travel Insurance and Personal Accident) Products in the Travelsure team.
• Contribute technical underwriting best practices to the development of the Accident & Health Insurance products, processes and systems enhancements.
• Manage the implementation of operating procedures as well as monitor the quality, service standards and operational processes related to the applicable product or solution.
• Manage and monitor the internal service level agreements between OM Insure Speciality Lines and the various business partners to ensure that strategic product objectives are met.
• Regularly conduct market research on Travel Insurance and Personal Accident Products to identify opportunities to remain competitive and ensure that the Travelsure products are in line with market practice.
• Work with various business partners to ensure that day-to-day administrative processes and procedures are fulfilled.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

Responsibilities
Skills and Experience
Education

• Bachelors Degree (B) (Required), Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)