Life Underwriter - Johannesburg, South Africa - FirstRand

FirstRand
FirstRand
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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Dear Future, Life Underwriter

Your role requires you to provide leadership, support, training, guidance, and development to the medical underwriting team to ensure compliance with organizational goals, objectives, and standards. This is essential to meet customer satisfaction, deadlines, and manage organizational risk.

Are you someone who can:

  • Manage medical, occupation, part-time activities, travel & Financial Underwriting standard and substandard cases for various underwriting categories
  • Ensure placement of cases according to reinsurance treaties and internal guidelines
  • Liaise with planners and Business Development Manager on special terms, queries, and underwriting sessions
  • Ensure resolution of underwriting inquiries & cases
  • Participate in Chief Medical Officer sessions and other Underwriting training presentations
  • Ensure accurate completion of documentation as per departmental guidelines
  • Adhere to organizational best practices and legislative requirements
  • Maintain product knowledge and stay informed on industry regulations and best practices
  • Approve and countersign cases above acceptance limits
  • Provide fair and balanced underwriting decisions based on evidence

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
  • Preferred qualification: Relevant undergraduate degree and Fit & Proper requirements for long term insurance category B1
  • 3-5 Years of proven underwriting experience in the life insurance industry

Key Qualifications and Experience:

  • Working knowledge of various underwriting categories
  • Experience with underwriting systems and tools
  • Competency in interpreting medical reports and financial risks
  • Proven experience in underwriting in the life insurance sector

You will have access to:

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities
  • A challenging work environment
  • Innovation opportunities

We can be a match if you are:

  • Adaptable and curious
  • Have a successful sales track record
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment

If you are interested in taking the next step, we are excited to engage with you.

Job Details

Application Closing Date: 23/05/24

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