GA Insurance Limited
Job Title: Underwriter – Reinsurance & Aviation
Reports to: Manager - Reinsurance & Aviation
Department: Reinsurance & Aviation
Job Summary: The role will be
responsible for day to day administrative and technical underwriting
responsibilities of the General Aviation portfolio and reinsurance activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Quote and bind risks written within the General Aviation
underwriting guidelines and appetites.
Assist in the underwriting and processing of new and
renewable Aviation business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority
limits and business plan.
Track premium income bookings, meet expected figures
and investigate any differences.
Monitor aggregate exposures, assist in the modelling
of the Aviation business, and manage and monitor portfolio metrics.
Manage interactions between Underwriting and
Reinsurance functions to ensure all outstanding queries are addressed.
Oversee Broker business pipelines, preparing for and
attending relationship meetings where appropriate.
Attend technical presentations and training
programs, both internally and externally, to enhance technical understanding of
the Aviation product line.
Actively engage in cross-selling opportunities where
appropriate.
Work in conjunction with the team ensure efficient
working practices are in place and adhered to as per established underwriting
guidelines.
Assist management with building, running and
monitoring exposure reports.
To meet company standards in respect of policy
documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business and compliance
issues.
Attend to clients and resolve complaints.
Job Holder Specifications
Knowledge, skills and Abilities
Aviation experience gained within an underwriting or
broking environment.
You will need to demonstrate a practical and
common-sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to
tackle problems often against tight timeframes.
Interest in Multinational programs.
Excellent communication skills, with ability to
build internal and external relationships.
Strong organisational and time management skills,
with the ability to follow-up independently and to effectively prioritise
tasks.
Strong customer service and sales skills –
experience in dealing with brokers and other business partners considered an
asset.
Competency in Microsoft Office required, advanced
capabilities in Excel and or Data/Analytical experience desirable.
High quality underwriting and customer service
skills required to handle complex coverage issues and challenging client
relations.
Strong knowledge of industry issues and trends
required.
Advanced analytical and mathematical proficiency
preferred.
Ability to demonstrate logical approach to processes
and problem solving.
Proven ability to solve problems independently and
with success.
Ability to work independently as well as being a
strong team player, in a multi-task environment.
Willingness to take professional development,
insurance and aviation related courses necessary.
Credentials and Experience
College / University degree or equivalent industry
experience.
ACII Holder
A minimum of 3 years of aviation underwriting
experience, or 5 years’ experience dealing with aviation insurance from a
non-underwriting background.
Application Procedure:
If you meet the above minimum
requirements, send your c.v to careers@gakenya.com indicate the position
applied for on the email subject line to be received on or before 22nd May
2023.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.