Marine Underwriter

Our client a leading Small Term Insurance Broker is looking for an experienced Marine Technical Underwriter to assist in the running of its technical back office function. The candidate must be experienced in the processing and production of all insurance documentation and well adversed in all Marine classes including Cargo, Goods In Transit, Stock Throughput, Hull & Machinery, Leasurecraft, Marine Liabilities and Facultative Placements. The role includes underwriting risks and performing tasks with limited supervision on moderate to complex technical placements in a fast paced environment. Ability to follow through with underwriting policies and procedures, rating rules and adherance to insurance laws and regulations. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: · NQF 4 and RE exams passed · At least 3-5 years Marine Experience · Ability to work independently · Time Management · Strong analytical and problem solving skills, takes initiative and pays attention to detail · Ability to exercise independent judgement and make sound underwriting decisions · Strong knowledge of MS Office as well as ability to be quick paced in learning other business related software · Existing Market Relationships and a great communicator who can work with people at all levels · Sales experience, following up on leads and well adversed in the New Business process Duties and Responsibilities include, but is not limited to: · Adherence to Marine Standard Operating Procedures, Marine Service Delivery and Turnaround Times · Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. · Recommends appropriate pricing and coverage modifications or enhancements for risks after complete analysis and consideration of needs analysis risk documentation and business factors. · Prepares written communications on all aspects · Verbally notifies Account Executives and/or Client of decisions where appropriate in order to ensure clear understanding · Ensure Completed Needs Analysis and / or Proposal forms are obtained iro all Marine Placements including FAC · Draft and Issue Pre-Renewal Preparation Pack and submit to AE for onward submission the client · Draft and Issue Broking Notes to Market and undertake thorough Market Exercise · Draft and Issue tailor made Policy wordings · Draft and Issue Endorsements · Draft and Issue Export Insurance Certificates · Draft and Issue Confirmation of Insurance Letters · Issue New Business Quotations (Annual and Facultative) - Import, Export, Inland Transit, Stock-throughput, Hull and Liability and ability to answer questions from Account Executives and Clients alike (internal and external contacts) and escalates issues as necessary. · Cross Selling · Diary / Daily Task List Management and Renewal Status Report and submit to Marine Manager Weekly (Thursday COB) · Assist claims technician in the handling of complex claims (Insurer and Client discussions) e.g. Repudiations, Survey Report queries / disputes and refer to Marine Manager for further intervention · System A - Processing in its entirety (Invoices and/or Credit Notes and/or endorsements) · Compilation and Reporting of Monthly Renewal List and renewal status report iro allocated portfolio · Decide financial transactions within mandate (e.g. policy wordings, renewal terms and conditions to quote retention) and submit to Marine Manager for final review prior to submission to AE and Client

Location: Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 3/12/2025