Corporate Underwriter (OMAO)

About the role

Old Mutual is hiring a Corporate Underwriter (OMAO) in Windhoek. The role reviews risk submissions from clients, agents and referrals and underwrites insurance requests within the underwriting manual and authority limits, applying underwriting and risk-selection techniques to new and renewal risks.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure underwriting decisions align with the risks appetite and reinsurance governance framework
• Process documentation accurately and place reinsurance when needed
• Submit monthly reports on corporate risks
• Handle administration and written communication, and ensure documents are issued, checked and authorised on time
• Maintain high-quality service, policy contracts and communication in line with Old Mutual policies, procedures and standards
• Resolve and communicate feedback on escalated customer queries and complaints
• Complete renewal, new business and endorsement reviews on time
• Support the Business Development Centre in acquiring and retaining profitable business

Required profile

• NQF Level 7 tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years of underwriting experience
• Relevant short-term insurance qualification is an advantage
• Attention to detail, good written and spoken English, strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Relationship management and interpersonal skills, and readiness to go beyond normal underwriting

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Compliance software and action planning
• Risk management and management reporting