Underwriting Officer

at Top Talented Recruits
Location Dar es salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted September 20, 2020
Category Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Underwriter officer to evaluate and determine insurance covers.

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 2 years

Job Description

JOB TITLE: UNDERWRITING OFFICER

REPORTS TO:  COUNTRY MANAGER

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

  •             Review insurance applications for compliance and adherence so that the company can collect premiums from Insurers.
  •            Assess clients’ background information and financial status for risk analysis when wanting to engage a client in any insurance inquiry.
  • ·         Liaise with specialists to gather information and opinions from various insurers and insurance stakeholders in the industry.
  • ·         Weight loss exposures and determine underwriting alternatives from clients/ customers.
  • ·         Analyse high risk incoming insurance applications submitted in the company.
  • ·         Draw up a quote for competitive insurance premiums from various insurers in the market as far as the insurance industry is concerned.
  • ·         Negotiate and define the specific terms of insurance policies with insurers or policy holders.
  • ·         Being able to prepare different insurance proposals on behalf of the company at any point in time needed and the urgency.
  • ·         To maintain the company client database created and maintaining the same ensuring the growth of the same without fail.
  • ·         To analyze the statistical data by using the smart policy portal installed in the company for proper record keeping and trend determination of the company.
  • ·         Keep detailed records of policies underwritten and decisions made
  • ·         Balance between mass and homogeneity of risks to achieve predictability of future results
  • ·         Develop and maintain a profitable book of business for brokerage firm.
  • ·         Follow applicable insurance laws and regulations at all times when discharge duties as an underwriter.