What are the requirements?

• Have a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with subjects in Risk Management.

What are the duties?

You will be responsible for the following:

• Underwriting of new and existing risks to obtain profitable growth
• Handle referrals and the underwriting thereof.
• Technical underwriting advice.
• Do policy screenings and manage portfolios in accordance with company policy

How to apply?

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Closing Date: 15 August 2014

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Key Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure profitable growth through applying proven underwriting principles. Utilise available resources to improve or implement new underwriting practises on claimants. He/she will get involved with referral underwriting decisions and has to be knowledgeable and experienced to provide Insurance Consultants and brokers with creative and innovative solutions.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Underwriting of new and existing risks to obtain profitable growth
• Handle referrals and the underwriting thereof.
• Technical underwriting advice.
• Do policy screenings and manage portfolios in accordance with company policy

Minimum Requirements

B.Comm (with risk management subjects- preferred)

Competencies

• Working with people

• Adhering to principles and values

• Presenting and communicating information

• Writing and reporting

• Analysing

• Learning and researching

• Planning and organising

• Adapting and responding to change

• Coping with pressure and setbacks

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

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Key Responsibilities

The GAP Programme is an opportunity which is designed to assist Graduates to make the transition from being a student at university to entering into the exciting world of work at Santam. Graduates are offered a variety of support mechanisms to assist in making a successful transition and they will have a number of responsibilities relating to this which includes:

• Liaising effectively with supervisors

• Participating in training and experience opportunities

• Assist in identifying areas where further experience or training is required

• Aquire information about respective position and Santam

• Comply with the organisation’s Values and Code of Conduct

• Be a willing and interested participant in on-the-job learning

• Take responsibility for personal and career development

• Participate in evaluations conducted on the GAP

• Demonstrate a commitment to the successful completion of the GAP

• Participate in the performance management process, including completing and submitting performance agreements within the allocated timeframe and engaging in and actively seeking regular feedback from their manager

• Meet the business outcomes and performance measures specified in their performance agreement

Minimum Requirements

• Have completed business related degree-level qualification or proof that degree will be completed prior to the programme commencement date 

• Less than 2 years’ work experience (post-qualification)

• Younger than 25 years

•  Interest in the insurance industry

• Proof of South African citizenship

• Should not have previously participated in a graduate programme

• Strong academic record/results will be advantageous

The discipline of study in which candidates have completed their qualifications must be in line with the scarce skills areas needed by the business. 

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