Our client is a mainstream financial organisation covering Ghana and other regions in Africa. Their ethos is to hire exceptional talent which will allow the business to grow and prosper.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary to be negotiated
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Role

• To ensure profitable results for designated class(es) for the unit by applying underwriting philosophy and strategies
• Provide technical underwriting excellence for designated unit(s) and intermediaries
• Maintain underwriting standards within class/business unit to meet the business plan measures
• Participating in underwriting audits (with own and other units) and taking measures to strengthen rating and underwriting standards as a whole
• Negotiate the most complex risks
• Ensure compliance with risk management measures Implement local underwriting strategy
• Provide Coaching advice and training for staff
• Maintain effective internal/external liaison and develop and manage external business relationships

Requirements

• Full working knowledge of GI products, with exposure to Property Owners would be an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of trends/patterns within Finance and Insurance sectors
• In-depth knowledge of the local Insurance market
• In depth knowledge of Risk Management and Risk Management solutions
• Understanding of product underwriting strategy
• Broad business perspective/acumen
• In depth knowledge of R/I philosophy and how to apply/maintain it
• Knowledge of the insurance market, industry trends, developments and changes in legislation
• Experience of developing internal and external relationships
• Experience of negotiating complex risks
• Strong influencing, negotiating, presentation and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ACII or degree (or equivalent) is desirable

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