Job Purpose

Assessing and prudently underwriting risks as per the company underwriting guidelines to deliver the desired loss ratio and profitability

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse proposed risks and determine the rates and terms to charge
• Implement risk survey recommendations
• Supervise underwriters to ensure prudent underwriting and timely release of underwriting documents
• Ensure prepared documents are issued to customers and/or intermediaries
• Ensure renewal notices are issued as per set guidelines
• Direct underwriters in complying to the company credit policy
• Manage company records and ensure proper filing of client information both manual and electronic
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Measures

Working relationships

Internal Relationships

• Accountable to the Assistant Manager, Underwriting
• Directly responsible for staff working under this position
• Required to liaise and work closely with the other business heads as may be necessary

External Relationships

• Regulatory Authorities
• Insurance sector players
• Intermediaries
• Britam customers

Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related course.
• Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII)
• Five years successful insurance experience

Competencies

Technical and functional competencies

• Knowledge of insurance industry and concepts
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of underwriting procedures

Core competencies

• Communication skills
• Building Relationships
• Focuses on the Customers
• Develops Self
• Solves Problems