Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
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Prepares comprehensive and accurate survey, Estimated Max Loss and Max Probable Loss reports. Prepares loss prevention reports to eliminate or reduce insured peril exposures where appropriate. Collates and assesses risk information on site (using templates to record assessments and collecting photographic evidence). Prepares detailed reports and presentations for underwriters; making recommendations to underwriters about required improvements.
Responsibilities
Applicant Insurance Risk Assessment
Oversee insurance risk assessment processes for a substantial number of applicants’ accounts with high amounts of complexity and sensitivity.
Financial Risk Management
Implement financial risk assessment and mitigation through across areas or projects of limited complexity, strategically aligning risk management with unit objectives.
Underwriting Insurance Cases
Review and underwrite assigned new business and renewal cases within prescribed authority level, escalating unusual or complex cases to senior colleagues where appropriate.
Information and Business Advice
Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.
Financial Management and Control
Work within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control.
Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols
Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
Underwriting Automation
Carry out allocated research and analysis to support the development, testing, and improvement of automated underwriting processes and systems; recommend new functionalities and/or improvements that reduce cost and/or enhance underwriting effectiveness.
Document Preparation
Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
Regulatory and Compliance Management
Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to more senior colleagues. Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented.
Operational Compliance
Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Skills
Competencies
Business Insight
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Financial Acumen
Instills Trust
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Education
NQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
12 December 2024 , 23:59
