We are looking for individuals to work within the contact centre as there are career opportunities available for Insurance Consultants. The insurance consultant role is focused on providing an end-to-end service and support to brokers.

This role is focused on, but not limited to; servicing broker requests, including enquiries.

• Providing telephonic/ email support to the intermediary on record, authorised representatives from the brokerage, and broker services;
• Dealing with general insurance and policy specific enquiries;
• Dealing with issuance of new policies/ policy maintenance/ renewal / agri aspects of policies;
• Assisting to resolve all insurance queries within required timeframe and compliance requirements;
• Undertaking client follow-ups when policies are cancelled to ascertain the reasons and attempt to retain the policy onto books;
• Undertaking to adjust premiums in line with new asset values;
• Managing client expectation on expected turnaround times for submitted requests;
• Adhering to underwriting criteria and regional requirements;
• Assist with profiling the client with the best suitable product and underwriting criteria;
• Advising brokers to ensure that we meet with clients’ needs in terms of the correct cover and product;
• Assisting in implementing solutions for improvement; and
• Standing in for Consultants should they be absent or on leave during busy periods or absence of key resources, assisting where required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric/ Grade 12
• 60 commercial lines FAIS credits
• A relevant insurance related qualification (e.g. NQF lev 5) would be advantageous
• Proven work experience in commercial policy administration and underwriting within the short-term insurance industry
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in short term insurance commercial lines and/or Agri assets