Underwriter: 09 / 10 at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Underwrite Risk  applications with respect to medicals, occupation and part-time activities
• Underwrite sub-standard cases.
• Underwrite Business Insurance (Buy and Sell, Key Person etc.)
• Request medical and financial requirements and/or limit requirements.
• Placement of cases according to Reassurance treaty and related guidelines

Qualification:

• Biology / Life Science and Mathematics / Accountancy / Financial accountancy Grade 12 level
• Post Matric qualification

Experience:

• Medical and/or Financial underwriting experience of at least 5 years
• Relevant experience within the Life Industry and insurance products

Knowledge and Skills:

• Underwriting processes
• Application of underwriting- and re-insurance policy
• Understanding of medical terminology (anatomy and physiology)
• Knowledge of prognosis of medical conditions
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Financial Statements and Questionnaires
• Knowledge of financial underwriting and business insurance
• Computer literate and use of relevant Underwriting software/programs

Core Competencies:

• Client Focus
• Being Resilient
• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives results

Role Competencies:

• Business insight
• Manages complexity
• Persuades