Underwriting Officer Job at Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Underwriting Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
21 June 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience 5 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Insurance

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager – The Underwriting Officer will evaluate, review and analyze Insurance risk against set criteria in order to determine acceptance terms, compliance, processing and administration.

PRIMARY Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assess, manage and rate all risks to ensure acceptance and retention of quality business.
2. Prepare quotations.
3. Enforce the credit control policy and effect cancellation when necessary.
4. Enforce TATs in the provision of services including issuance of policy documents.
5. Communicate effectively to relevant parties on confirmation of policy documentation receipt, endorsements etc.
6. Preparation and timely dispatch of renewal notices and follow up on the same to ensure retention.
7. Approve work tickets, debits, endorsements etc.
8. Maintain a record of identified risks and discuss preventive measures with the Manager.
9. Continuously review the performance of assigned accounts and all products and make necessary recommendations.
10. Prepare monthly and other adhoc performance reports.
11. Deliver on service level agreements.
12. Contribute to continuous innovation

Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in insurance or related field
2. Full ACII/ IIK qualification
3. Over 5 years’ experience in a busy retail general business underwriting operation
4. Good understanding of general business insurance principles and practices in Kenya
Required skills and Competencies
1. Good communication and customer service skills
2. Good analytical skills and attention to detail
3. Planning and organization skills

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant academic testimonials via email only to jobs@metcannon.co.ke by 21st June 2021.
Due to the numerous responses we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 June 2021
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 17-06-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-06-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-06-2065
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