About The Role

To promote, develop and implement the Company's underwriting philosophy and strategy through the successful delivery of a variety of underwriting functions to maximize performance and achieve company objectives. Hello Future Underwriting Specialist,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FR Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can

P rovide lea d ership , sup p ort, t raining , guid a nc e a nd de v e l opmen t to t h e m e dical un d erwriti n g te a m to
ensure that t he t e am c o mpl i es with g oals, o bjectives a nd standa r ds of t he organization to meet customer satisfacti o n, d e adl i nes and m ana g e th e risk of t he or g anisati o n .
Review & ratification of u n derwrit i ng bus i ness p rocesses t o the Un d erwriti n g M a nag e ment Te a m
Maintain and g over n the und e rwriting proces s es fo r the U nderwriti n g Dep a rtm e n t
Underst a nd a n d o p erat e within r e gulat o ry f r amew o rk an d identify a n d escala t e any risks to t he
business .
S upport t he Un d erwritin g Ma n ager s with the i r rol e object i ves as ne e ded .
Research and m aintain an aw a re n ess of m arket c onditi on s, practic e and l e gislation, making

appr o priate rec o mme n dation s by id e ntifying o ppo r tunitie s to maximiz e busines s pe r for m ance .

Reportin g , A uditing as wel l as t h e wider U nder w riting D ep artme n t
A ssessment of medical, financial & oc c upati o nal u n derwr i ting risk .
A ssessment of c omplex and c omm e rcial case s within t h e agre e d KP I targ e t
Creation of busi n ess p r actice gu i del i nes
Creation, i mple m entati o n, rev i ew, testi n g & main t enan c e of Medical und e rwriting rules & q uestions .
Relationship man a gem e nt with r e -ins u ranc e tre a ty pa r tn e r s
Implem e nt Re-in s ur e r gui d el i nes a n d r e quir e ments .
A ssist with A d ho c lett e rs, n o n-disclos u re let t ers & co mm unicating c h ange s in sta n dard s.
P roviding inp u t to L ead und e rwriting on O m buds m an ca s es, High pr i ority, C E O a n d m e dia co m plaints
Onboa r ding Traini n g, m e ntor i ng & coach i ng of U nder w rit e r s
Traini n g & supp o rt f o r Und e rwriting , A dvisory a n d Cal l C e ntre t e am s
P roviding r e tros p ective u n derwrit i ng decisi o ns at cla i ms s tage
Conduct a nd r ecom m end Limit rev i ews for und e rwriter s .
A ssist with / c onduct peri o dic qual i ty assur a nce r eviews f or i n -f o rce p ol i cies.
Handle co m plex te c hnical q u eries .
W ork with Und e rwriting D a ta S pecial i sts t o tr a nslate u nd e rwriting p hi l osophy i nto u n der w riting
S pecial i st), etc .
Lead o r su p port defin e d pieces of work end t o en d within agre e d timel i ne s .
P ro-actively id e ntify a r eas f o r p r ocess i m prov e ment and e fficiency en h ance m ent s .
S upport o ther k ey tasks with i n the U nder w riting O p erati o n s Team s uch as reins u ranc e main t enan c e, reporting, Auditing as well as the Underwriting Department.
A ssessment of medical, financial & oc c upati o nal u n derwr i ting risk .
A ssessment of c omplex and c omm e rcial case s within t h e agre e d KP I targ e t
Creation of busi n ess p r actice gu i del i nes
Creation, i mple m entati o n, rev i ew, testi n g & main t enan c e of Medical und e rwriting rules & q uestions .
Relationship man a gem e nt with r e -ins u ranc e tre a ty pa r tn e r s
Implem e nt Re-in s ur e r gui d el i nes a n d r e quir e ments .
A ssist with A d ho c lett e rs, n o n-disclos u re let t ers & co mm unicating c h ange s in sta n dard s.
P roviding inp u t to L ead und e rwriting on O m buds m an ca s es, High pr i ority, C E O a n d m e dia co m plaints
Onboa r ding Traini n g, m e ntor i ng & coach i ng of U nder w rit e r s
Traini n g & supp o rt f o r Und e rwriting , A dvisory a n d Cal l C e ntre t e am s
P roviding r e tros p ective u n derwrit i ng decisi o ns at cla i ms s tage
Conduct a nd r ecom m end Limit rev i ews for und e rwriter s .
A ssist with / c onduct peri o dic qual i ty assur a nce r eviews f or i n -f o rce p ol i cies.
Handle co m plex te c hnical q u eries .
W ork with Und e rwriting D a ta S pecial i sts t o tr a nslate u nd e rwriting p hi l osophy i nto u n der w riting
S pecial i st), etc .

You will be an ideal candidate if you

Matric
Relevant degree would be advantageous
Fi t & P roper re q uire m ents f o r l o ng te r m insu r ance c ateg o ry B 1 f o r advice (advantageous)
Minimal of 10 ye a rs with a t least 5 year s senio r un d erwrit i ng exp e rienc e)

Knowledge

P roven t r ack rec o rd in medical t raini n g or previ o us medi c al und e rwriting a t an advan c ed leve l
A higher / advan c ed level of p r oduct k nowled g e re g ardi n g Lump S u m Disabi l ity, Critical Il l n ess,
Income P r otection , B usiness Cov e r, G r oup Risk, a nd t h e assessmen t and und e rwriting the r eof.
A ssessment of medical, financial & oc c upati o nal u n derwr i ting risk of an o rganis a tion
In-de p th a n d exp e rt k n owledge and a ppl i catio n of u nder w riting a d ministrat i on p r ocesse s
E xperience o f influ e ncing sta k ehol d ers within und e rwriti n g and wid e r bus i ness a r ea s
S ystems and analytical e x peri e nc e
P roven ad v anced und e rwriting and t echnical backg r oun d

You will have access to

Opportunities to network and collaborate
A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are

Adaptable and curious
Attention to detail
Thrive in a collaborative environment
Deadline driven
Able to handle a pressurized environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/09/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.