Manager: IL New Business and Underwriting (Insurance), Pretoria

Our client in the Insurance industry is seeking a Manager: IL New Business and Underwriting to join their team. A rewarding and challenging career opportunity for an individual with proven supervisory and problem solving skills exists in the New Business Department and we are inviting applicants from suitably qualified persons to apply.

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to – Copy of ID, qualifications and latest payslip.

Managing new business process on individual life policies

Manage the efficient and effective administration of new business at Head Office and branch level according to best practice

Continuously evaluate workflow processes and change processes where necessary; from capturing of the application in the branch to the acceptance of the application in Head Office

Monitor deadlines set out for staff

Attend to escalated queries from Sales, Office and Regional Managers

Liaise with role players in the new business process

Managing the underwriting process on individual life policies

Manage the efficient and effective administration of underwriting at Head Office according to best practice

Liaise with Re‑insurers and medical experts on interpretation of certain medical conditions and to advise the underwriters on the correct decisions

Attend to escalated queries from Sales, Office and Regional Managers

Provide advice on all questions from staff

Inform staff of any/all changes to underwriting principles

Co‑ordinate complaints resolution and compliance

Manage the timeously resolution of complaints in accordance with the complaints resolutions policy

Provide inputs on the complaints resolutions policy and procedure

Provide inputs into reports on IL New Business and Underwriting

Provide report to Senior Manager on IL new business and underwriting activities

Minimum Requirements

Formal Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma (Risk Management/Business Management/Actuarial/Medical)

Technical/Legal Certification

RE1&RE 5

60 credits or full qualification recognised by FSB (Depending on the date of appointment in the industry)

Underwriting Certification (advantage)

Experience

5 Years' Experience in long term insurance underwriting (any automated underwriting experience will be an advantage)

At least 1-2 years in Management

Knowledge

Legislation

Life Insurance Industry

Long Term Insurance Underwriting

Skills

Computer

Communication

People Management

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Presentation

Organisational

Attributes

Confidence

Assertiveness

People Centric

Leadership

Location: Pretoria (Head Office)

EE candidate

Salary: R40 000-00 - R45 000 p.m. (negotiable) CTC per month

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