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Short Term Insurance Underwriter (Commercial and Personal Lines) - George


A prominent financial services provider has an exciting career opportunity available for an experienced SHORT TERM INSURANCE UNDERWRITER, to join their dynamic team in GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE. 

This is a permanent position and office based, which offers a lucrative salary, including competitive company benefits.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:

• Minimum matric with a tertiary qualification advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years’ applicable working experience within the financial services industry.

• Minimum 3 years’ proven underwriting experience in commercial and personal lines.

• Strong and proven experience in servicing of commercial and personal insurance portfolios (quoting, underwriting and renewal of policies).

• Santam Policy Centre approved user would be advantageous.

• Excellent knowledge of commercial and personal lines policy wording, such as Mutlimark III.

• Relevant financial certification per RE5 qualification, and 120 relevant credits are advantageous to the role, however not essential.

• Proven experience and knowledge of insurance corporate management systems.

• Fully bi-lingual and eloquent in Afrikaans and English: speak read and write.

• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Tenacious and driven, with the ability to multi-task.

• Computer literate in the full MS Office programme. 

• Compliant with the ability to successfully work under pressure.

• Well-developed change-management abilities.

• Trustworthy and ethical with a strong sense of accountability.

• Professional and well-presented.

• Valid drivers’ license with own reliable transport.