Reporting to: Manager – Life Business.
Job Summary: To provide technical support and enhance Super Service Delivery by effecting insurance covers and producing quality, timely, relevant and accurate insurance documents to all our internal and external customers.
Underwriting Assistant - Duties and Responsibilities
Review all applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.Review all reports from various service providers relating to proposals for insurance.Review proposals for insurance and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforcedPreparation of policy documentsParticipate in sales initiatives.Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of policy documents.Liaising with intermediaries for business support.Processing of credits and refunds.Receiving and attending to enquiries from direct clients, brokers and agentsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComputer skills.Good communication Skills.Ability to make decisions and solve problems.Insurance knowledge in underwriting procedures.University degree or an equivalent from a recognized institution.4 years experience in a busy life claims department.Insurance Professional qualification (ACII, AIIK).If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to henry@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line so as to be received on or before 12th July, 2013. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.