Commercial Underwriter | Claremont

A well-established short term Insurance brokerage based in Claremont, Cape Town, requires the services of an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter.

Minimum requirements:

• FAIS accredited (Relevant qualification and RE5)
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Proficient in the use of CIMS and Santam mainframe
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experienced in working in a paperless environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison with potential and existing brokers and clients, maintaining positive relationships by providing accurate and appropriate information on policy covers, terms and conditions
• Adherence to Service Level Agreements

• Liaising with Insurers, Brokers and Suppliers
• Processing quotes, new policies, renewals and endorsements
• Accurate management of portfolio
• Experience in operating with Insurer Binder agreements

• Understanding of insurance products and proposals
• Keeping abreast of developments within the industry.
• Evaluation of the risk
• Ability to negotiate terms with Insurers and Brokers
• Keeping detailed records of policies underwritten via internal CRM program

• Manage credit control of allocated portfolio