Exceptional skills nets exceptional reward

My client is a leader in the provision of Life and Disability products. They are 100% New Zealand owned, central city based and have a positive company culture envied by most.

They are looking for a very experienced Underwriter (Intermediate to Senior level) to perform at a high level in the role as well as assisting in the training of less senior underwriters where applicable.

The purpose of the position -

To assess risk proposals for all insurance products, offer appropriate terms, and issue policies in accordance with the Organisations policies and procedures ensuring an acceptable level of profitability balanced with a customer focused approach.

Your Tasks will include -

•      Assess files from New Business and obtain further information as required

•      Accept & sign off terms within proposal authorisation limits.

•      Refer cases to the Company Medical Officer as required.

•      Refer cases to Treaty and Facultative Reinsurers to obtain terms and issue reinsurance certificates as  required.

•      Use services of Lifetest /SOS as required.

•      Assist brokers to understand underwriting decisions made to facilitate placement of non-standard business.

•      Provide info to Medical Practitioners in cases of substandard assessments.

•      Answer broker queries regarding Occupation Classifications.

•      Provide broad guidelines and opinions as to likely outcomes for Advisor queries or hypothetical cases as required.

•      Action exchange of medical info between Company & other companies on agreed bases.

•      Ensure all issuable business is completed for each weekly close off.

•      Minimise expenditure on medical fees by Advisor liaison and telephone underwriting where possible.

•      Establish & maintain effective working relationships with reinsurers.

•      Visit and train Advisors as required.

To excel in this role you will have the following skills

•              Life experience with understanding of occupations, pastimes, lifestyles & pursuits and be able to make sound balanced judgements.

•              Knowledge of underwriting systems, software & processes.

•              Relationship building including networking & negotiating.

You will also portray the following competencies

•      Substantial technical skill

•      Be analytical

•      Accurate

•      Respectful

•      Be responsive

•      A strong negotiator

•      A strong planner

•      Tolerant to stress

This company will fulfil your desires for progression, longevity and success.

If you have the skills, experience and competencies to be successful in this role then please send your CV to Gayle Stichbury, Director, Future Proof Staffing NZ Ltd for confidential review and discussion.

gayle@futureproofstaffing.co.nz

0211909090

09 527 5175