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Senior Underwriter/Assessor Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Old Mutual
Position: Â Senior Underwriter / Assessor-3
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Job Description
Role Overview
Use your specialist technical medical knowledge to assess risk for business and/or specific products.
Uses specialist technical knowledge to evaluate and manage the validity of contracts and determine and manage the liability of claims (Assessor).
Determines, selects and accepts risk and/or liability on behalf of the organisation.
Evaluates proposals and medical / financial evidence against business rules and practices.
Manage a portfolio of clients which encompasses presentations, reporting and assistance with the claims process.
Ongoing process optimisation & improvements within teams with a focus on implementing best practice in the longer term.
Acts as mentor and coach for new staff.
Collaborates effectively with others to achieve team goals.
Regular engagement with Corporate teams, providing feedback to product team on claims trends.
Accepts and lives thecompany values.
Role Requirements
Grade 12/Matric with Biology, Mathematics.
Completed medical / medically aligned Degree, e.g. Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy.
Minimum 2 years Clinical experience.
Experience in the Financial Service Industry is highly advantageous.
Specialised medical knowledge through learning or experience – essential.
Disability Claims assessment experience in a Group Assurance or Risk environment and GAPproduct knowledge- advantageous.
Well developed interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and writtencommunication skills.
Attention to detail.
Good presentation skills.
Computer literate and proficient in MS Office programmes e.g. Word & Excel.
Have sound analytical andproblem solvingabilities with a focus onattention to detail.
Work effectively with internal and external colleagues and clients to accomplish organisational and team goals.
Enjoy working in a progressive environment.
Skills
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Business Insight
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Financial Acumen
Instills Trust
Education
Closing Date
26 January 2025 , 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Title: Senior Underwriter/Assessor
Company: Old Mutual
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Healthcare
