Senior Medical Underwriter at Jubilee Insurance

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Senior Medical Underwriter, Jubilee Life Insurance Limited. The position holder will report to the Operations Manager and will be based at Head Office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose

The job holder will evaluate, price, and prescribe the terms to apply on risks proposed to deliver the desired loss ratio and profitability.

Main Responsibilities

1. Account Management.
2. Evaluate risks proposed and prescribing loading rates and terms commensurate with the level of risk before acceptance.
3. Monitor/Audit underwriting processes. Reconcile errors and omissions in underwriting.
4. Reinsurance underwriting.
5. Authorize refunds, cancellations,and process payments to service providers.
6. Review renewals based on claims experience to retain quality businesses.
7. Insurance premium booking and processing of underwriting cases.
8. Prompt handling and response to customer enquiries once received.
9. Prepare periodic management reports.
10. Mentor, coach,and train junior underwriting staff to ensure all their work is as per underwriting guidelines.

Key Competencies

1. Visionary Leadership
2. Entrepreneurial Spirit
3. Market Awareness
4. Customer Focus
5. Continuous Innovation
6. Ownership & Commitment
7. Team Spirit

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or any other business related field.
2. ACII/AIIK.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of six years’ relevant experience in a similar position.