Engineering Underwriter

October 17, 2024

Bryte Insurance

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

Who we are
Bryte Insurance Company Limited is the premier, proactive commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa. Applying our unparalleled sector insights, proven expertise and foresight, we partner with customers and brokers to protect their businesses and improve their risk profile across the continent. Bryte Insurance Company Limited approaches customer risk with purpose, proactively working with brokers and customers to enable better risk decisions.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

Profit and growth

Ensure that the Company is not over committed on individual risks
Review targets monthly
Ensure that the Company reinsurance standards are always adhered to
Report to the market facing underwriter on large variances and large claims

Effective management of Engineering portfolio

Timeously assist with the resolution of problems
Review figures of various portfolios
Collaboration with Bryte commercial business streams

Technical Support

Assist with technical support and negotiations on accounts
Analyse client information to determine marketing needs
Provide input to Brokers regarding claims to ensure timeous resolution
Ensure policies/renewals are issued timeously and correctly

Credit control

Ensure that payments are received on time in terms of legislation and company policies
Resolve high level problems regarding credit control
Assist the regions in reconciliations

Effective people management and team leadership

Lead by example in living the values of Bryte
Ensure that the technical knowledge/expertise is enhanced
Communicate effectively, building and maintaining relationships
Ensure consistent compliance to company policies and procedures, corporate governance and relevant legislation

Stakeholder Relationship

Sales
Underwriting
Credit Control
Central Service
Claims
Marketing and Risk
Finance
Information technology
People Management
Legal and Compliance
Brokers
Clients
Tied Agents
Reinsurance department

Qualification & Experience

Matric/NQF level 4
Insurance qualification
RE

Knowledge

Fair understanding and knowledge of South African Engineering Insurance/reinsurance market
Strong competency in Engineering underwriting
FAIS compliant
Clear criminal and credit record

Competency