Senior Specialist, Underwriter at Standard Bank - UK

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Insurance Principles, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Service, Automated Underwriting Systems, Financial Services Value Chain, Short-term Insurance, Data Interpretation, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you. Job Description To underwrite and analyse new and renewal business within South Africa in order to achieve the budgeted growth and profitability targets. Provide intelligent risk assessments and make informed decisions within delegated underwriting authority levels while ensuring regulatory compliance and meeting all agreed upon service level agreements. To provide product specialisation and 2nd tier of eyes. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Business Commerce Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Risk Management Experience Required Insurance Insurance 3-4 years Insurance Risk Management experience is a critical requirement for this job. 5-7 years The role requires an individual with a good understanding of the financial services value chain and more specifically commercial underwriting. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of commercial underwriting short-term insurance products, policies, procedures and regulations. Proven customer service skills. Excellent communication skills and experience in providing customer services. Automated underwriting and processing systems experience. Additional Information Behavioural Competencies: Checking Things Developing Expertise Documenting Facts Empowering Individuals Establishing Rapport Following Procedures Interpreting Data Managing Tasks Meeting Timescales Producing Output Resolving Conflict Seizing Opportunities Technical Competencies: Attitude of Customer Experience Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness Insurance Principles Insurance Products & Services Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control Quality Assurance Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

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Responsibilities

Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business in South Africa to meet growth and profitability targets. Provide intelligent risk assessments and product specialization while ensuring regulatory compliance and meeting service level agreements.