Job Description/Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of Underwriting Manager.
Overall Purpose of the Job: The role holder is responsible for overseeing the underwriting department and ensuring compliance with industry best practice and regulations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
General supervision of underwriting staff
Management of the company’s general business book and the renewal budget
New product development and review of existing products
Development of an underwriting manual and update it as and when need be.
Establishing and fostering good working relationship with intermediaries
Preparation, management and analysis of underwriting reports
Ensuring that all documentation in the underwriting department i.e. policy documents, endorsements, renewal notices etc. are correctly issued and dispatched to the intermediaries/insured/policyholders as applicable.
Facilitating continuous training of staff and intermediaries to build capacity
Ensuring compliance with the regulatory and other underwriting guidelines
Management of motor certificates by ensuring proper records is maintained.
Recommending to management effective underwriting systems and procedures for proposals and policies, drafting policies and endorsements and renewals.
Work closely with risk department to establish procedures for surveys, initiating risk management programmes and compliance with recommendations on risk improvement.
Ensure that new risks accepted and/or renewed with the company are vetted to meet the basic quality standards.
Prepare the table of minimum rates as required by the commissioner of insurance and ensure it is lodged with the office
Ensure that AKI circulars and communications from the commissioner’s office relating to underwriting functions are well attended to and responded to on time.
Risk profiling on suspect claims to establish under writing gaps.
Ensuring that all risks insured by the company are subjected to the pre-insurance valuations and those values /defects and /or any findings are
communicated to policyholders /intermediaries on time.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
University degree in insurance, business administration or related field from an institution recognized by Commission for Higher Education
Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Professional Qualifications
AIIK Diploma/CII Diploma or any insurance related qualification will be an added advantage
Experience
8-10 years of working experience preferably in the insurance or banking industry
Experience in underwriting general insurance products will be an added advantage.
Proven ability to manage, coordinate and supervise teams
Skills and Attributes
High level of integrity; Able to maintain utmost confidentiality of information in their possession
Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
Risk management experience
Must be competent in Planning and organizing departmental functions with a keen eye and attention to details
Excellent Analytical/Research Skills
Strong Leadership and skills
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If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles & responsibilities and the person specifications (academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes) listed above.Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions will not be considered.Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to reach us on or before 5.00pm Friday, 30th July 2021.
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human.resource@directline.co.ke
