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Job Summary

Job Title:
Underwriter
Employer:
SWICO
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 18 September 2024

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Underwriter job at SWICO | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

SWICO is a leading company committed to advancing technological solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, SWICO has gained recognition for its exceptional services in providing sustainable and efficient solutions across various industries. The company values its employees and fosters a work culture that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, offering a range of job opportunities and flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance.

Since its inception, SWICO has evolved into a dynamic player in the market, continuously adapting to the changing landscape of the industry. The company's business model is centered around technological advancements, with a focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet global standards. SWICO operates on a global scale, with an expanding reach, providing value to clients across continents. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, customer-centricity, and sustainability, which guide its operations and interactions. SWICO is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving communities and promoting environmental sustainability. To learn more, visit the company's website at www.swico.com.

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Full Time

Deadline: 

18 Sept 2024

Underwriter job at SWICO

SWICO

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To carry out the day-to-day routine insurance policy underwriting work.

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Result Area 1: Preparation of Policies

  • Assist clients/proposers to fill proposal forms

  • Study, examine and analyze proposal forms and renewal instructions

  • Inspect insurance subject matter whenever there is need or as delegated by superiors

  • Participate in risk assessment before underwriting of policies.

  • Document the risks assessed and advise the Supervisor accordingly

  • Prepare policy files

  • Calculate the premiums payable by clients when instructed by the Supervisor

  • Assist in negotiation and creating underwriting agreements whenever delegated

  • Issue quotations to marketers when instructed to do so by the Supervisor


Result Area 2: Administration of Policies

  • Dispatch issued underwriting documents to the right destinations

  • Receive premiums from clients and ensure that they are accounted for by securing a receipt from Accounts Department

  • Monitor risk and advise the Supervisor accordingly

  • Prepare renewal notices as instructed by the Supervisor

  • Participate in following up of renewal notices whenever delegated

  • Attend to queries from branch offices as instructed by the Supervisor


Result Area 3: Data and Records Management

  • Properly file clients’ documents after working on them

  • Review clients’ files that have not yet been renewed

  • Participate in the maintenance of departmental files and ensuring safe custody in the company registry after each transaction

  • Contribute to the maintenance of an updated register of work assignments received in the department on a daily basis


Result Area 4: Business Development

  • Participate in product development

  • Participate in the marketing of company products

  • Advise clients on what policy package to take on, and on other insurance related matters

  • Accompany insurance agents on sales calls whenever need arises

Underwriter job at SWICO

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • Minimum Academic and/or Professional Qualifications Necessary

  • Minimum of a University Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences or Arts

  • Additional Training/Qualifications/Certification Necessary

  • A professional qualification in insurance at the level of Certificate CII or its equivalent


  • Minimum Experience and Exposure Necessary

  • A minimum of 1 year’s work experience in Underwriting


Key Knowledge Required

  • Good knowledge of the insurance industry

  • Principles, theory and practice of insurance


Key Skills Necessary

  • Skills in the preparation of insurance policies

  • Negotiation skills

  • Computer skills

  • Good communication and listening skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Customer care


Other Qualities/Attributes

  • Teamwork

  • Time management

  • Creativity

  • High level of integrity

  • Result-oriented, with commitment to quality and thoroughness

  • Confidentiality

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Candidates who had already applied should not re-apply again. Interested persons can deliver applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications with two referees addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager, Statewide Insurance Company Limited
Plot 1, Bombo Road
P.O. Box 9393 Kampala - Uganda.
The applications should reach SWICO Head office or email their CV to hr@swico.co.ug with the subject title of “Underwriter”.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submission, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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