Job vacancy Senior Customer Assistant - Marine Insurance

Our client in the financial sector is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Customer Assistant - Marine Insurance who will be the main Underwriter for Marine Insurances (Cargo and Hull) and will assess risks and process quotations and covers. The successful candidate will also participate towards achievement of sales targets.

Responsibilities:

Optimal and balanced approach to underwriting and ensure risks are underwritten within Company's stipulated guidelines and protected with adequate reinsurance.
Support in developing and nurturing intermediary and re-insurer relationships with the aim of securing regular Marine business.
Underwrite policies and where necessary, arrange facultative reinsurance placement and/or obtain treaty special acceptance.
Reinsurance allocation and monitor risk accumulation.
Review of underwriting results and assist in implementation of appropriate actions when necessary.
Review of Underwriting Guidelines.
Collaborate with Marketing on Marine products.
Assist in marine claims, where required.
Handle Marketing queries on referrals and other marine insurance-related matters and support growth in GWP and Underwriting Profit in line with Company's strategic business plan.
Support product development and review including reinsurance support and policy drafting.
Work closely with other departments to ensure effective overall workflow.
Extract and collate statistics and reports for Management.
Supervise and provide training for junior underwriter and staff.
Any other underwriting and related tasks assigned by HOD.

Profile:

Either School Certificate or GCE O Level with credit in at least 5 subjects including English Language, French and Mathematics plus HSC/GCE A Level in at least three subjects (3 Main) or equivalent (IB, Baccalaureate).
or
Part Professional qualifications progressing towards completion (at least Diploma level) of ACII.
or
At least a Diploma in a related field of competence.
3-year relevant working experien.ce
Broad knowledge of the market development on marine insurance matters, other companies' strategies, world trades and economy will be a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word).
Good rapport building and interpersonal skills with strong negotiating and influencing skills.
Personable and effective in communication.