Jobs at Old Mutual South Africa

The position has been identified as a FAIS position and falls within the ambit contemplated by FAIS related to Category B. The successful candidates must therefore comply with all FAIS requirements, including the Fit and Proper requirements of Honesty and Integrity (e.g. be clear of any offence relating to fraud, dishonesty and/or any professional misconduct) as well as competence and relevant qualifications.

• Manages sales & sales support processes to ensure branch profitability & to meet business targets.
• Identifies potential new markets & opens up the markets with assistance of Sales Manager.
• Responsible for the external relationship management with key stakeholders.
• Develops local market & resource plan for area.
• Monitors area results.
• Performance manages, coaches and mentors Sales / Branch Managers.
• Responsible for 3-6 Branch / Sales Managers.

What do we need from you?

• Grade 12
• A valid driver's licence and your own car
• RE5
• FSCA Approved Qualification
• Class of Business
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Clear Credit and Criminal check

Responsibilities
Skills and Experience

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role

Education

• Bachelor Commerce (Required)

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Develop and manage technical underwriting strategy with a clear focus on growth, profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Determine, implement and monitor the effectiveness of retail products range in line with the company risk appetite and business strategy.

Job Objective
Manage the underwriting on the product set

• Lead the development of tools to support the underwriting framework including product wording, risk acceptance criteria, underwriting rules & guidelines, retention limits, survey standards and risk classification guide.
• Monitors market conditions, competitive landscape regulatory and technological changes and provides feedback on complaints to ensure the product offering remains relevant and competitive.
• Lead the process of any implementing any product or underwriting changes (e.g. setting up business requirements, obtain sign-offs and testing).
• Set the underwriting framework and guidelines in line with business strategy and implement into the various policy administration systems.
• Define underwriting compliance metrics, monitor and track compliance to underwriting guidelines and make recommendations to senior management to mitigate any risks identified.
• Collaborate with the business to facilitate the process of product procurement approvals, on-boarding and launch to market.

Provide technical underwriting expertise with a clear focus on growth, profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction

• Manage a team of underwriters that resolves day-to-day technical referrals on larger or more complex risks.
• Provide training to the larger underwriting teams working in the business environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree and/or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in general insurance.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in technical underwriting or product development.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience leading a team of specialist underwriters and / or portfolio managers.