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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
We are the professional umbrella body for all licensed insurance brokerage companies. While we work on behalf of our member brokers by lobbying stake holders for policies and regulations that are conducive for their operation, we also work in the best interests of the insured and the entire public at large by ensuring our members conduct business in a professional & ethical manner.
Underwriter job at SWICO
SWICO
To carry out the day-to-day routine insurance policy underwriting work.
Result Area 1: Preparation of Policies
Assist clients/proposers to fill proposal forms
Study, examine and analyze proposal forms and renewal instructions
Inspect insurance subject matter whenever there is need or as delegated by superiors
Participate in risk assessment before underwriting of policies.
Document the risks assessed and advise the Supervisor accordingly
Prepare policy files
Calculate the premiums payable by clients when instructed by the Supervisor
Assist in negotiation and creating underwriting agreements whenever delegated
Issue quotations to marketers when instructed to do so by the Supervisor
Result Area 2: Administration of Policies
Dispatch issued underwriting documents to the right destinations
Receive premiums from clients and ensure that they are accounted for by securing a receipt from Accounts Department
Monitor risk and advise the Supervisor accordingly
Prepare renewal notices as instructed by the Supervisor
Participate in following up of renewal notices whenever delegated
Attend to queries from branch offices as instructed by the Supervisor
Result Area 3: Data and Records Management
Properly file clients’ documents after working on them
Review clients’ files that have not yet been renewed
Participate in the maintenance of departmental files and ensuring safe custody in the company registry after each transaction
Contribute to the maintenance of an updated register of work assignments received in the department on a daily basis
Result Area 4: Business Development
Participate in product development
Participate in the marketing of company products
Advise clients on what policy package to take on, and on other insurance related matters
Accompany insurance agents on sales calls whenever need arises
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Minimum Academic and/or Professional Qualifications Necessary
Minimum of a University Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences or Arts
Additional Training/Qualifications/Certification Necessary
A professional qualification in insurance at the level of Certificate CII or its equivalent
Minimum Experience and Exposure Necessary
A minimum of 1 year’s work experience in Underwriting
Key Knowledge Required
Good knowledge of the insurance industry
Principles, theory and practice of insurance
Key Skills Necessary
Skills in the preparation of insurance policies
Negotiation skills
Computer skills
Good communication and listening skills
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer care
Other Qualities/Attributes
Teamwork
Time management
Creativity
High level of integrity
Result-oriented, with commitment to quality and thoroughness
Confidentiality
Accuracy and attention to detail
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Candidates who had already applied should not re-apply again. Interested persons can deliver applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications with two referees addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager, Statewide Insurance Company Limited
Plot 1, Bombo Road
P.O. Box 9393 Kampala - Uganda.
The applications should reach SWICO Head office or email their CV to hr@swico.co.ug with the subject title of “Underwriter”.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submission, please consider yourself unsuccessful.