Our Client:
Our client is an international insurance firm. They are now looking for a underwriter expertise to join their dynamic team.
Descriptions:
- Study insurance proposals;
- Gather and assess background information, including reports and medical records from specialists where appropriate, in order to effectively assess the risk involved;
- Calculate possible risk and decide how much individuals or organisations should pay for insurance
- Visit brokers or potential customers and prepare quotes;
- Liaise with specialists, such as surveyors or doctors, for risk assessment, and develop good working relationships with brokers;
- Negotiate terms with policyholders or their brokers and draw up contracts;
- Ensure that premiums are competitive and that accounts remain profitable;
- Write policies and help with policy wording;
- Keep detailed and accurate records of policies underwritten and decisions made.
Requirements:
- Minimum three years underwriting experience across all product types
- Demonstrated insight and expertise in the life insurance industry and underwriting profession
- Superior working knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative policy
- Ability to contribute positively and consistently to the Underwriting Services team and demonstrate the rules of engagement through example and the Client’s culture of protecting the lifestyles of customers
- Strong experience in underwriting of all risk products
- Ability to quickly develop and maintain relationships at all levels whilst displaying strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid demonstrable commercial and industry awareness