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Internship: Presales Underwriter
Discovery Limited
Gauteng, South AfricaPosted 18 days ago
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Discovery – VitalityLife Underwriting Presales Consultant – Internship
About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About The VitalityLife Underwriting Team
The Presales area is a dynamic fast paced environment; Presales is a great opportunity to learn Vitality Life’s underwriting philosophy and for an individual to no longer just have a job but have a career in the insurance industry. The role of a presales agent is to offer an indication of terms before an application is submitted therefore letting the client and broker know what to expect when an application is submitted. In our area you will have assistance from our team of highly trained Presales staff as well as our underwriters and medical officers.
Key Purpose
To provide indicative underwriting decisions telephonically and via e-mail. To assist with underwriting administration whenever necessary
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:
The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:
Ensure correct risk rating is applied based on the information provided on the telephone call or via email
Consult necessary guidelines to ensure correct risk rating is applied to potential new business
Liaise with financial advisers and sales support staff regarding risk applied or policies that are deferred / declined.
Attending to presales underwriting queries and escalated enquiries from brokers, Account Managers, Franchise Directors which would be telephonic, written and emailed.
Dealing with underwriting queries and escalated queries from brokers, Account Managers, Franchise Directors to resolution.
Administration duties relating to underwriting including queries received from New business via the work flow system
Personal Attributes And Skills
Strong Relationships Skills.
Deciding and initiating action
Working with People
Able to work unsupervised and to take initiative
Adhering to Principles and Values
Presenting and Communicating Information (verbal & written)
Conflict handling
Analytical skills
Learning and Researching
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Following Instructions and Procedures
Adapting and Responding to Change
Coping with extreme pressure and setbacks
Microsoft Office
Education
Education
Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
Nursing / medical related higher qualification (Post matric)
Knowledge
Medical background
Underwriting procedures & guidelines (including medical, financial and vocational)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to APPLY.
