Britam Underwriter Jobs in Kenya

Britam Underwriter Jobs in Kenya


Job purpose

  • The job holder will be responsible for assessing the eligibility of applicants to obtain medical cover and scheme administration for those already on medical cover.

  • The role will report to the Supervisor, Medical Underwriting.

    Key responsibilities

  • Apply standard rates, calculate premiums, and underwrite new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations

  • Generations of renewal letters and follow up

  • Prepare premium invoices / Debit Notes

  • Preparation of Premium Credit Notes

  • Preparation of member guides.

  • Generate utilization reports, member statements, and loss ratio trends

  • Timely preparation of quotations within set standards

  • Preparing policy documents, New Business, Renewals and Endorsements

  • Making invitations for scheme renewals

  • Works closely with sales staff/agents, brokers to develop and maintain positive business partnerships

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Working relationships

    Internal Relationships:

  • Accountable to the Supervisor, Medical Claims

  • Required to liaise and work closely with the other departments as may be necessary

    External Relationships:

  • Service providers

  • Clients

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor’s degree (insurance option preferred)

  • Four years’ experience in medical Underwriting handling in a busy insurance office

  • Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, AIIK) an added advntage

    Competencies

    Technical and functional competencies

  • Knowledge of insurance industry and concepts

  • Knowledge of medical underwriting processes and procedures

  • Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements

    Core competencies

  • Communication skills

  • Building Relationships

  • Focuses on the Customers

  • Develops Self

  • Solves Problems

    Essential competencies

  • Presenting and Communicating Information - Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents effectively; responds quickly to others ‘reactions and feedback during conversations; projects credibility.

  • Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others
    and pro-actively shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.

  • Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds and encourages ethical behaviour and departmental values; demonstrates integrity; encourages individual responsibility towards the community and the environment; models the organisational values during every day interactions.

  • Analysing - Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information, breaking them into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system / process / problem.

  • Planning and Organising - Adheres to and monitors clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations - Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets and models high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves projects goals.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Britam Underwriter Jobs in Kenya


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