Underwriting Head (Motor Fleet Solutions) Date: 25-Nov-2020 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa What will you do? Santam SHA is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Underwriting Head (Motor Fleet Solutions) to join the Motor Fleet Solutions Division. What will make you successful in this role? Executive Responsibility In conjunction with the business leadership team and the CEO, determine the long-term strategic objectives of the business. Ensure business growth through directing and managing business activities in specific areas of responsibility to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organisational strategy. Plan, direct and manage activities as dictated by the overall strategy agreed by the business leadership team and the CEO, so as to maintain and develop business growth in accordance with the agreed business strategy. Strategic Management Responsible for both top-line growth in line with budget as well as underwriting result of your relevant business area. Provide sustainable strategic input for your relevant business area that will contribute to the financial health of the organisation through the generation of income. Provide detailed analysis and reporting on the Underwriting performance of your relevant business area. Actively seek ways to keep competitive advantage in the market. Attend to all underwriting responsibilities related to a relevant line of business including but not limited to risk evaluation, preparation and loading of quotes, checking and signing of policy wordings and endorsements, in respect of both new business and renewals. Assist underwriters with analytical and strategic input in the interpretation of underwriting information. Ensure adherence to underwriting governance and underwriting authorities. Ensure accuracy of referral documentation and treaty compliance of risks when presented by Underwriters. Provide a special focus on large / important clients and or accounts within your relevant business area. Provide guidance on technically complex quotes and renewals and ensure quality control in respect of Company underwriting standards. People Management Day-to-day management of staff on underwriting related and other issues. Performance management of staff through appropriate application and implementation of Company policies and procedures. Training and Development of staff so that they may reach their full potential. Contribute to, encourage and ensure team work in order to promote a healthy and engaged workforce. Liaison (Internal and External) Contact visits with brokers to discuss renewals, new business and to promote the Company. Manage and maintain successful business relationships with relevant clients. Ensure that clients are provided with consistent superior service and products. Handle and resolve all relevant client queries within authority levels and liaise with service providers. Work in conjunction with all internal resources and support structures to achieve desired business outcomes. Budget Prepare a budget for your relevant business area that is in line with the overall company strategy for growth and financial sustainability. Adhere to the budget set and approved through the generation of income and the control of expenses. General Administration Production and / or sign-off of reports within stipulated timeframes. Attend to the typing of general correspondence if and when necessary. Attend to all administration relating to the duties identified above and all other administration relevant day to day functions including typing of correspondence. Knowledge and Skills Generic Requirements Administrative Skill Analytical and decisive Attention to Detail Client Orientation Communication Skills including negotiation Creativity Empowerment and optimising performance Follow Up Initiative Interpersonal Skills Managing work and delegation Organisational Awareness Planning and Organising Teamwork Specific Requirements Ability to cope under pressure Computer Literacy Negotiation and conflict resolution skills Qualification and Experience Appropriate tertiary qualification. 5 years experience managing motor fleet business. FAIS compliance Build a successful career with us We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Turnaround time The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Closing Date: 02 December 2020 Our commitment to transformation Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.
