Executive Officer - Underwriting

Greater Accra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Reports To: Executive Head, UnderwritingPurpose: The role is to determine potential clients’ risk factors and to establish the terms of coverage. Set up ruleswhich will result in securing an average proportion of good risks in order to keep average claims cost lowand to enable the company to offer insurance at a lower net cost.Core Responsibilities∙Underwriting business which includes:a)Screening business enquiries based on eligibility criteriab)Assess risk of the proposed policy and produce a report of the risk to convince approvers toaccept the risk.c)Preparation of policy documentsd)Educating policy holders on the A-Z of the policy they are about to sign∙Following up on any outstanding documentation/information from policy holders.∙Continuously monitoring the assigned portfolio, pre-empting any potential risk events thoron, andpromptly bringing such to management attention.Qualifications:Educational level.

A minimum of degree in, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science

Finance or other relevant field.

Insurance diploma or certification

A master degree in related field is an added advantage

Experience.

Proven technical experience as a life Underwriter (Minimum of three years’ experience in

technical underwriting management.)

Industry knowledge is a must.

Specific skills and personal characteristics.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Judgement and decision-making skills

Ability to work beyond normal working hours when the job demands.

Proficient in MS office.

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