Job Description

The purpose of this role is to assist GRMS in their role as co-ordinators and facilitators of insurance and reinsurance placement on behalf of the Members of the Mutual Risk Group mainly focusing on Underwriting and related matters.

The Role

• Manage renewal submission deadline and review information submitted
• Will need to build and retain relationships with different stakeholders such as: Underwriting, support staff and claims, Servicing Brokers, Insurance and Reinsurance Placing Brokers and Local & overseas insurers and reinsurers.
• Attend to renewal queries as necessary.
• Prepare the necessary reports for renewal submission.
• Arranging placing brokersxe2x80x99 access to renewal information on Riskonnect
• Liaise with placing brokers for any queries on submitted renewal information
• Responsible for the overall administration of renewal information collection system
• Provide updated Budget and Final Premium Allocation Underwriting Input Parameters.
• Manage Underwriting Administration: attend to adhoc underwriting queries, updating of Insurance Structure for Claims, liaising with servicing brokers and placing brokers in respect of endorsements and any other related queries.
• Liaise with both Servicing Brokers and Placing Brokers for Payments and confirmation of payment.
• Ensure that the necessary arrangements and appointments have been made of the Broker Liaison Meetings
• Act as a Fire Marshall for the company.

The Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience across several classes of insurance in either one or more of these disciplines xe2x80x93 Underwriting, servicing brokers or placement role
• Insurance related qualification with experience in the local and/or international insurance industry.
• Experience working with IT Literate - knowledge of Microsoft packages and other insurance systems or software that may be used within the MRG arrangement.
• Technical insurance knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure, accountability and fast learner
• Competences such as: Presentation Skills, Time Management, People management, Action Oriented, Conflict Management, Customer Focus

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

WTW is committed to finding opportunities to promote workplace flexibility when possible based on the needs of our customers and the company. We are pleased to say that this role meets the criteria for flexible work.

Willis Towers Watson