Vacancy title:
Underwriting Officer
Jobs at:
Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance LtdDeadline of this Job:
21 June 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience 5 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Insurance
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager – The Underwriting Officer will evaluate, review and analyze Insurance risk against set criteria in order to determine acceptance terms, compliance, processing and administration.
PRIMARY Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assess, manage and rate all risks to ensure acceptance and retention of quality business.
2. Prepare quotations.
3. Enforce the credit control policy and effect cancellation when necessary.
4. Enforce TATs in the provision of services including issuance of policy documents.
5. Communicate effectively to relevant parties on confirmation of policy documentation receipt, endorsements etc.
6. Preparation and timely dispatch of renewal notices and follow up on the same to ensure retention.
7. Approve work tickets, debits, endorsements etc.
8. Maintain a record of identified risks and discuss preventive measures with the Manager.
9. Continuously review the performance of assigned accounts and all products and make necessary recommendations.
10. Prepare monthly and other adhoc performance reports.
11. Deliver on service level agreements.
12. Contribute to continuous innovation
Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in insurance or related field
2. Full ACII/ IIK qualification
3. Over 5 years’ experience in a busy retail general business underwriting operation
4. Good understanding of general business insurance principles and practices in Kenya
Required skills and Competencies
1. Good communication and customer service skills
2. Good analytical skills and attention to detail
3. Planning and organization skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant academic testimonials via email only to jobs@metcannon.co.ke by 21st June 2021.
Due to the numerous responses we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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