Commercial Underwriter Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Commercial Underwriter to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Insurer negotiation and liaison;
- Business retention;
- Portfolio analysis;
- Ensure timeous and accurate management of mail count;
- Resolve escalated customer queries and complaints and provide feedback to customers on matters resolved;
- Processing policies;
- Correct unprofitable policies;
- Ensure renewal reviews are completed timeously;
- Ensure queries are resolved as per company standards;
- Underwrite in accordance with standards, policies and procedures;
- Service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction;
- Collaborate and work with the Underwriting team to ensure required service levels are delivered;
- Ensure documentation, including SASRIA is issued, checked and authorized prior to dispatch;
- Must be able to work under pressure;
- Must be results oriented and meet the required expectations of the position.
Requirements:
- Matric;
- FAIS Credits (as per FAIS requirement);
- Must be Fit & Proper in terms of the FAIS Act;
- Regulatory Exam: Representatives;
- Must not be debarred with FSB;
- RE5 essential;
- Grade 12;
- FAIS compliant – Credits and/or full qualification essential;
- Minimum 3 years’ commercial underwriting experience in a Brokerage environment, essential;
- Strong administrative skills required;
- Strong Excel skills essential;
- Be able to handle a portfolio of approximately 400 policies;
- 5 Years Commercial Underwriting experience within a brokerage environment;
- At least 3 years’ experience in Commercial Lines.