Underwriter Job in Kenya

Underwriter

Job Description

The purpose of the role is
to provide quality underwriting outcomes for the Commercial/Personal lines
underwriting function through effectively maintaining underwriting standards
and providing quality client and broker service.  Must be multi skilled
with the ability to mentor and train junior underwriters and have high
technical knowledge.

• Overseeing retail retention portfolio in line with business
  strategy.


• Controlling loss by assessing risk, conducting analysis and
  recommending policy solutions.


• Monitoring underwriting teams, performance and providing
  mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.


• Identifying portfolio risks resulting from client’s
  underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud
  exposure.


• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to initiate marketing
  strategies and meet market penetration and business growth objectives.


• Supporting review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal
  business after carefully reviewing all information.


• Identifying skill gaps among the staff within the department
  & facilitate training and skill transfer sessions


• Proactively address escalated customer issues.


• Driving growth through collaborative engagements with various
  distribution channels, direct sales, insurance brokers, agents, banc
  assurance with enhanced service accessibility & client reach.


• Meeting with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate
  coverage, price and service delivery.


• Calculating group and individual renewal rates based on
  customers’ background, industry and demographic information.


• Providing high level of assistance to help with review,
  classification, and rating of applications.


• Offering friendly and efficient service to customers,
  handling challenging situations with ease.

Qualifications and
Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance or business-related field 


• Insurance Professional Qualification 


• 3 years’ experience in underwriting/business development 


• Good understanding of retail health insurance business 


• Keen attention to details with a high level of accuracy 


• Self-driven, flexible and agile with strong work ethics. 


• High work ethic and ability to handle confidential data.

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