Corporate Underwriter (OMAO)

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Reviews risk submissions from clients, agents, and referrals, and underwrites insurance requests within guidelines of the underwriting manual and authority limits. Applies underwriting and risk-selection techniques to determine acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks.

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 Tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years’ underwriting experience.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Excellent analytical & decision-making skills.
• Strong relationship management skills
• Excellent Microsoft skills (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal skills (internal & external).
• Admin orientated and must give attention to detail.
• Must be energetic, embrace the OMSIC Values and must be prepared to go beyond the confines of “normal” underwriting.
• Relevant tertiary (short-term insurance) qualification is an additional advantage.

Job Description:

• Ensuring that all underwriting decisions align with risks appetite and reinsurance governance framework
• Ensuring documentation is processed accurately and reinsurance is placed when needed.
• Submit monthly reporting on corporate risks
• Attending to administration and written communication.
• Ensuring that documentation is issued, checked, and authorized timeously.
• Maintaining high-quality service, policy contracts and general communication through compliance with Old Mutual policies, procedures and standards;
• Resolving and communicating feedback on escalated customer queries and complaints.
• Ensuring renewal, new business and endorsement reviews are completed timeously.
• Supporting BDC’s in acquiring and retaining profitable business.

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Skills

Action Planning, Compliance Software, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Management, Underwriting Management

Competencies

Action Oriented
Business Insight
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Financial Acumen
Instills Trust

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

25 November 2026 , 23:59

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