Senior Underwriter

at  PPS Recruitment

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

Reporting into the Technical Executive Underwriter, Senior Life Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting life, disability, critical illness and income protection within agreed underwriting authority limits.
The incumbent will also be responsible for risk assessment, policy decisions (changes/cancellation requests) and identify business trends in order to ensure profitability and that business targets are met.

EDUCATION:

• Revelant Degree (Bcom, Bsc or Nursing)

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years underwriting experience in long term insurance
• Proficient in the assessment and management of underwriting decisions
• Technical knowledge and experience with technology relative to industry.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound medical & life assurance knowledge
• Fluent in English both written and verbal
• 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
• Technical knowledge and experience with technology relative to industry.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret key technology platforms relative to PPS
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging technological trends

KNOWLEDGE CHAMPION

• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters
• Empower team members with transfer of knowledge.
• Ensure that own knowledge is kept abreast with industry & regulatory information and changes through various internal and external information sources
• Provide technical information and support
• Referring cases to Reassurers
• Underwriting Life, Disability, Critical Illness and IP cover
• Discussing Counter-offer letters with Financial Advisors