RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Analyse claims data and risk factors to forecast future claims levels and set insurance premiums.
•    Evaluate and issue quotes for corporate insurance schemes in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, pricing methodologies and other relevant regulations.
•    Gather and review background information in order to effectively assess risk. 
•    Collaborate with Sales and Relationship Management teams throughout contract renewals and tenders to reach target KPIs, while maintaining underwriting standards.
•    Prepare and issue client utilisation reports, including commentary and explanation of observed trends and scheme performance.
•    Act as a technical referral point for other areas of the business in relation to all Underwriting queries.
•    Form own opinions on requests and make sound underwriting decisions, within authority limits.
•    Take ownership of queries received within the team and deliver a quality service and response time to colleagues.
•    Represent Underwriting team on strategic projects, as needed.
•    Comply with company standards in respect of documentation and file management.
•    Update and maintain work activity reports for Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:

•    Experience (minimum of c.3 years) in Underwriting position in relevant line of business. 
•    Proficiency in MS Excel is essential
•    Proven track record of successful negotiations with large corporate clients
•    Proven ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
•    Preferably Degree and / or professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII)

BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Strong attention to detail, time management and communication skills.
•    Ability to produce quality output within tight time frames and simultaneously.
•    Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

•    Customer focused
•    Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to explain and defend pricing analysis and decisions.
•    Ability to collaborate with stakeholders from other departments
•    Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
•    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
•    Ability to work effectively within a team environment 
•    Honesty and Integrity 
•    A willingness to learn and develop.

REPORTING LINE
The position reports functionally to the Group Underwriting Manager, Allianz Partners. 
 

62832 | Underwriting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

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