Our client in the Insurance industry is seeking a Manager: IL New Business and Underwriting to join their team. A rewarding and challenging career opportunity for an individual with proven supervisory and problem solving skills exists in the New Business Department and we are inviting applicants from suitably qualified persons to apply. Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to – Copy of ID, qualifications and latest payslip. Managing new business process on individual life policies Manage the efficient and effective administration of new business at Head Office and branch level according to best practice Continuously evaluate workflow processes and change processes where necessary; from capturing of the application in the branch to the acceptance of the application in Head Office Monitor deadlines set out for staff Attend to escalated queries from Sales, Office and Regional Managers Liaise with role players in the new business process Managing the underwriting process on individual life policies Manage the efficient and effective administration of underwriting at Head Office according to best practice Liaise with Re‑insurers and medical experts on interpretation of certain medical conditions and to advise the underwriters on the correct decisions Attend to escalated queries from Sales, Office and Regional Managers Provide advice on all questions from staff Inform staff of any/all changes to underwriting principles Co‑ordinate complaints resolution and compliance Manage the timeously resolution of complaints in accordance with the complaints resolutions policy Provide inputs on the complaints resolutions policy and procedure Provide inputs into reports on IL New Business and Underwriting Provide report to Senior Manager on IL new business and underwriting activities Minimum Requirements Formal Education Relevant Degree/Diploma (Risk Management/Business Management/Actuarial/Medical) Technical/Legal Certification RE1 & RE 5 60 credits or full qualification recognised by FSB (Depending on the date of appointment in the industry) Underwriting Certification (advantage) Experience 5 Years' Experience in long term insurance underwriting (any automated underwriting experience will be an advantage) At least 1-2 years in Management Knowledge Legislation Life Insurance Industry Long Term Insurance Underwriting Skills Computer Communication People Management Analytical Attention to Detail Presentation Organisational Attributes Confidence Assertiveness People Centric Leadership Location: Pretoria (Head Office) EE candidate Salary: R - R45 000 p.m. (negotiable) CTC per month #J-18808-Ljbffr