Underwriter (OMAO) - Nairobi, Kenya - Old Mutual

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Old Mutual Kenya provides investment, savings, life assurance, asset management, banking and property and casualty insurance in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. We have over 17 million customers and approximately employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the role is to provide quality underwriting outcomes for the Commercial/Personal lines underwriting function through effectively maintaining underwriting standards and providing quality client and broker service. Must be multi skilled with the ability to mentor and train jnr underwriters and have high technical knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Underwrites in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.Ensures that all documentation is issued, checked and authorised prior to dispatch.Ensures queries are resolved in line with company standards.Ensures timeous and accurate management of mail count.Requests, monitors survey and survey requirements as per laid down procedures.Corrects unprofitable policies.Maintains service, quality and desired outputs within a specific functional process through ensuring compliance to tactical policies, procedures and standards.Resolves escalated customer queries and complaints and provide feedback to customers on matters resolved.Shares knowledge on, and participate in, the creation of new standards, control systems and procedures to maintain service delivery.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Conflict and complaint resolution, General insurance, Written communication, Customer service, Underwriting business

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree