Underwriting Support Officer

Job Summary

The role requires the agent to carry out the day-to-day issuances of policies (All lines) in accordance with instruction from Underwriter / Manager as per express or implied policies, processes and procedures of the company; using information and knowledge of market practices or be trained upon in doing such tasks.

Job Responsibilities

•Issue quotations as per clear instructions from Underwriters 
•Liaise with customers and inter-departments to satisfy the procedural checks in relation to policy issuance 
•Take in advance monthly renewal reports and seek Underwriting opinions on the same 
•Able to give suggestions on a mediocre basis to Underwriters in order to learn the trade 
•Independently handle with responsibility the line of business, primarily for  the captive needs 
•Handle walk in and email customer queries on in house products 
•Self-development towards next level through close analysis of underwriter jobs, independent assessment and suggestion 
•Be in charge of year ending stock adjustments and policy adjustment for both Internal and external customer – Independent management 
•Review account performance, claims information and payment history client wise 
•Import and sort various reports as and when called for by the management 
•Able to reply to re-insurer queries in support with Underwriters 
•Evaluates client documents, order the risk to be ready for Underwriter assessment 
•Handle customer inquiries.
•Be first in charge of all renewals including but not limited to creation of renewal list, preparation of notices and full follow up with reasons as to non-conversions as and when called for
•Be in a position to suggest leads for new businesses 
•Coordinating with claims, IT and finance department 
•Have a general idea about underwriting changes in the market 
•Learn new products within or outside the same line 
•Create and manage a proper documentation, both soft and hardcopies without errors and omissions of important communication 
•Error free document issuance 
•Assist system development with IT to create a seamless automation process of all products 
 

Candidate Requirements

•High School Diploma.  University degree preferred

•Minimum 1-2 years of related underwriting experience would be preferred. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.

•Proficient with Microsoft Application