Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.To provide technical analysis, specialist knowledge, guidance and advice to the Underwriting Officers, on complex unique policies, to enable them to effectively apply guidelines and sound underwriting practices in order to underwrite and analyse new and renewal business, including propositions, sales, retentions an broker training, within SA. Provide intelligent risk assessments and make informed decisions within delegated underwriting authority levels while ensuring regulatory compliance.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance and AccountingExperience Required
Insurance
8-10 years
The role requires an individual with a good understanding of the financial services value chain and more specifically commercial underwriting. A specialist level of understanding in commercial underwriting short-term insurance products, policies, procedures and regulations. Proven customer service skills. Excellent communication skills and experience in providing customer services. Automated underwriting and processing systems experience. Strong property & motor underwriting experience.Additional InformationBehavioral Competencies:

• Checking Details
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Resolving Conflict
• Seizing Opportunities

• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Attitude of Customer Experience
• Quality Assurance
• Insurance Principles
• Insurance Products & Services
• Technology Savvy

Standard Bank