Risk Engineer AAR/Asset Risk Underwriter

Sanlam

Sandton, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Who are we?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 centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.What will you do?Prive has a position available for an Assets Risk Underwriter/Risk Engineer to be based at our Sandton Office.The position will have full accountability for the underwriting of all very large Commercial Property policies with exposures greater than R600m at every stage of the policy lifecycle i.e. from quote stage to amendments to renewal of these policies and will therefore require a certain level of discretion to be considered and applied. The incumbent will be expected to know these policies intimately and be able to discuss details directly with brokers, giving advice where required and suggesting solutions.What will make you successful in this role?

Identify hazards and risk exposures at the premises and to advise of risk improvement requirements
Review survey reports provided from internal and external stakeholders to assess the risk and to provide risk reduction requirements or alternative risk management measures for the risk.
Review surveys & QA of completed survey reports
Assist Underwriters in risk selection and retention by providing loss control expertise
Evaluate fire plans, rational designs and other technical documents.
Technical support to underwriters and technical managers
Read and Interpret the survey report requirements and prepare RRR letters for brokers.
Discuss renewals with internal commercial underwriters, brokers and technical managers for these policies and have intimate understanding of these policies so that you can have an informed discussion with brokers, Technical Managers and Commercial Property Specialist where necessary
Perform underwriting reviews (new business, amendments, multi claimants and renewals)
Conducting desktop assessment according to retention class and exposure
Engage fire engineers, local fire authority and various stakeholders

Qualification and Experience

Matric
Engineering qualification at least on an NQF level 6
FPA Fire engineering Courses
Santam RIA Modules
Advanced knowledge of all relevant SANS and firefighting codes / standards and ability to work with all relevant SANS and firefighting codes/standards and provide guidance
Minimum 3 years risk surveying and or engineering experience
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - intermediated proficiency levels)

Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of the CRM systems
Communication and understanding of Basic & Advanced fire hazards, firefighting, risk identification etc.
In-depth knowledge of Santam Commercial product and working knowledge of our Assets All Risk product
Ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritize tasks
Appreciation of surveying and underwriting principles
Numerical skills
Information seeking i.e. likes to get to the bottom of things
Commercial and profit driven
Execution and deadline oriented
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Keen attention to detail
Teamwork and cooperation

Personal AttributesManages complexity - Contributing independentlyPersuades - Contributing independentlyAction orientated - Contributing independentlyBusiness insight - Contributing independentlyCore CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyBuild a successful career with usWe'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 five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Turnaround timeThe 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.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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