VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role holder will be responsible for the assessment, analysis and determination of terms of risks presented, pricing of the risks and timely processing of quotations

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Computing competitive quotations in line with our underwriting guidelines and discussing them with clients.


• Posting all policy details while ensuring accuracy and correctness of rates, risk details, relevant clauses, terms, exclusions & conditions and scrutiny of brokers’ risk notes and proposal forms.


• Issuance of all policy documentation - cover notes, certificates of motor insurance, Comesa Yellow Cards, Policy documents, endorsements, renewals, etc.


• Processing of renewals, printing and reviewing the prelist, review of renewal terms, preparation and dispatch of monthly renewal notices, client visits/renewal meetings and subsequent follow up of renewals with intermediaries and direct clients.


• Timely processing Insurance Premium Finance and Bank Lien or Mortgage confirmation forms and sending to the banks.


• Attending to customers – walk in customers, personal visits, broker visits, email, letters, phone, and handling technical enquiries from brokers and direct clients.


• Preparation and submission of regular personal performance reports as required including daily update of Personal Work Management Tool.


• Processing pre-insurance motor valuations to ensure all valuation reports in the system and ensure any improvement or other recommendations are communicated and followed up with customers in time


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• University degree in Law/Insurance/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

• Certificate of Insurance (COP)


• Diploma in insurance from AIIK/ACII from a recognized institution or good progress towards attainment of the same.


• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience in general insurance underwriting in a busy Insurance Company.


• Experience in tenders is an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Strong analytical skills and great attention to details


• Self-driven, works with minimal supervision

Application Instructions

If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send us a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles & responsibilities and the person specifications (academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes) listed above.

Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions will not be considered.

Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to reach us on or before 5.00pm June, 22nd  June 2023.