Head, Market Underwriting
Head, Market Underwriting
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Job Description
To develop and implement the underwriting strategy model for Market Underwriting to drive the growth of the Standard Insurance Limited Commercial business through monitoring efficiencies and adherence in day-to-day policy level underwriting. To continuously assess and identify opportunities to improve and optimise processes both in terms of procedures and the optimal use of systems. Lead and drive a cohesive team of Underwriters to effectively apply sound underwriting practices as per SLAs.
Qualifications :
Type of Qualification:
A post graduate degree in Business Commerce of Finance and Accounting would be a minimum requirement for this job.
An Insurance qualification and accreditation would be required (AIISA / ACII / FIISA / FCII - Insurance Institute of South Africa / Chartered Insurance Institute.
Other Preferred Qualifications certifications or professional memberships
A Masters degree in Business Commerce or an MBA would be preferred for this job.
Experience Required
Insurance
Insurance
15 years
The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the end-to-end Financial Services Value Chain. The role requires Market Underwriting knowledge and experience. Practical experience of insurance digital and technology banking and bancassurance and product development. The role requires an experienced executive leader with the ability to provide strategic advice to senior executives and Excos on risk selection and pricing. Be able to influence strategic decisions.
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Challenging Ideas
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Establishing Rapport
- Interacting with People
- Making Decisions
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Analysing Insurable Risk
- Insurance Principles
- Insurance Products & Services
- Risk/ Reward Thinking
- Underwriting and Pricing Risk
- Underwriting Management
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
