Senior Liaison Underwriter

at  PPS Recruitment

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

This role reports to the Executive Underwriter. The Liaison Underwriter is responsible for underwriting life, disability, critical illness, sickness and permanent incapacity cover within agreed underwriting authority limits.
This role is crucial in building strong rapport with brokers to stay competitive in the dynamic market we operate in. Building and maintaining positive relationships with brokers and sales. The Liaison Underwriter will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between underwriting decisions and effective communication with brokers as they will directly contribute to enhancing our ability to connect with brokers, provide tailored solutions, and ultimately strengthen our market position.
The incumbent will deal with technical and complex underwriting queries and/or complaints providing an excellent service offering. A close relationship with Research & Development to support interdepartmental and wider organizational goals.

EDUCATION:

• Financial / Medical aligned degree, e.g. Nursing, BCOM, BSC

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years underwriting experience in long term insurance.
• 10+ years insurance industry experience.
• Proven experience in underwriting or related roles.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound medical & life assurance knowledge. Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Good computer knowledge - MS Outlook, Excel and Word are necessary.
• Must have a mature, disciplined and driven personality.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a good team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deadline/target driven, with ability to work under pressure.
• Have a skill set that includes good levels of communication (both written & verbal up to senior & executive level), negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and communication.

KNOWLEDGE CHAMPION:

• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters.
• Empower team members with transfer of knowledge, be the Underwriting Team SME.
• Ensure that own knowledge is kept abreast with industry & regulatory information and changes through various internal and external information sources. Regulations to provide informed and up-to-date support.
• Provide technical information and support.
• Refer cases to Reassurers.
• Underwriting Life, TPD, Critical Illness and IP cover.Proactively identify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and communication strategies.