Underwriting analyst

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R 300000 ZA Per annum

We have a position available for an Underwriting Analyst who will be based in Cape Town (Head Office) in our Santam Broker Solutions: Underwriting (Personal Lines) department. What will make you successful in this role?The purpose of the role is to support Personal Lines: Performance of POST Action analytical Data reviews. Manage the Client Screening system. Approval of Discount Mandates Performance analysis of data and identification of corrective actions. Engage with Actuarial to drive growth and improve profitability. Analyse and build statistical models for various sets of data on regular basis to assist in determining business trends. Assist with report and process automation. Pro-actively identifies phenomena to be tested and explored. Monitor results of all action plans implemented. Analytical support to internal divisions (Underwriting Services – SBS/SCS). Report writing and presentations. Manage data cleansing and data quality control. Qualifications and Experience Degree in Statistics/Mathematics is preferred. Strong analytical capability is a critical core requirement. Strong Programming Skills Experience with reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik, Business Objects, Cognos)Advanced Computer Literacy 7 to 10 years post qualification working experience will be an added advantage. Skills and knowledge Developed programming skills (SQL, Python, SAS, or R)Good communication and presentation skills Experience working with relational databases Ability to quickly comprehend complex concepts and table structures Analytical orientation Systems thinking Proactive and self-motivated Good planning and decision-making skills A good team player – integrates and shares knowledge and skills Exceptional problem solving skills Strong ability to manipulate and interpret data Ability to perform under pressure Time management and focussed delivery of deadlines Displays keen insight and intuition Writing and reporting Takes initiative Understanding the principles of Risk Management Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Drive results Action orientated Analytical thinking Information seeking Applying expertise and technology Data Analysis About the company Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets. Our recruitment process Onboarding Step 8 You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. Our recruitment process Advertise Step 1 Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required. Our recruitment process Step 2 Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role. Our recruitment process Step 3 Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process. Our recruitment process Telephonic screening Step 4 Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions. Our recruitment process Your interview Step 5 We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot! Our recruitment process Assessment Step 6 Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials. Our recruitment process Step 7 Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department. Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview. Our recruitment process Onboarding Step 8 You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. Our recruitment process Advertise Step 1 Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required. Our recruitment process Step 2 Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role. Our recruitment process Step 3 Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process. Our recruitment process Telephonic screening Step 4 Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions. Our recruitment process Your interview Step 5 We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot! Our recruitment process Assessment Step 6 Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials. Our recruitment process Step 7 Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department. Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview. Our recruitment process Onboarding Step 8 You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system. TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interview There is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here. Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.

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