Commercial Underwriter

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.