Overview
Underwriting Analyst Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Santam
What will you do?
Underwriting Services in its Personal Lines Underwriting team has a position available for an UNDERWRITING ANALYST based at Hill on Empire, Parktown, Johannesburg.
What will make you successful in this role?
The purpose of the role is to support Portfolio Admin & Outsourced Business with:
Monthly processing of renewals for all Outsourced Business Binder holders
Manage renewal data cleansing and quality control
Recommend and communicate data clean-up actions to Binder holders
Data modelling – enhancing and use of current models
Broker renewal performance analysis
Assist with renewal automation projects
Continuous enhancement of the UW segmentation model
Client Segmentation and application of differentiated renewal increases
Alignment of renewal rules with rating changes and market forces
Identification of performance and growth corrective actions
Drive renewal implementation and monitor results thereof
On-site renewal audits from time to time
Renewal report preparation and presentation to management
Analysis of Outsourced Business Portfolios and presentation of findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Insurance & Risk Management or Statistics or similar disciplines would be an advantage
Expert knowledge in MS Excel including use of advanced Excel formulas
PowerPoint presentation skills
2 to 3 years general insurance experience will be an advantage
Experience in working with large data sets
Knowledge of data mining techniques
Short term insurance pricing knowledge would be an advantage
Knowledge and Skills
High analytical thinking
Ability to grasp concepts quickly
Exceptional problem solving skills
Strong ability to manipulate and interpret data
Good communication and presentation skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to perform under pressure
Time management and focussed delivery of deadlines
Good planning, analytical and decision-making skills
A good team player – integrates and shares knowledge and skills
Displays keen insight and intuition
Competencies
Client focus
Collaborative
Flexibility and adaptability
Innovative
Drive results
Action orientated
Analytical thinking
Information seeking
Applying expertise and technology
Data Analysis
Data modelling
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Title: Underwriting Analyst
Company: Santam
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Insurance (Insurance Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst, Underwriter), Finance & Banking (Risk Manager/Analyst, Underwriter)
