Agriculture Underwriter

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionnaThe role holder will assist grow agriculture business, assess manage the risks and support the claims adjustment process and business to achieve growth and profitability of this class of business.Assist carry out risk assessment and prepare reports on potential business in order to better understand the risksAssist the business development team promote and sensitize the crop and livestock insurance product to the entire agriculture sector through field days, exhibitions, media, trade fares, farm visitsTo acquire and develop agriculture businessEngage with re-insurers to develop/refine agricultural insurance products that suit the needs of the local market in order to grow this line of businessAssess, manage and rate risks to ensure the company accepts and retains quality businessProvide expert advise during the claims adjustment process, including crop surveys at the time of lossAssist carry out inspections of the crops during planting, mid-season and pre-harvest to track crop condition as well as loss if anyEnsure timely and accurate agriculture quotations and follow upEnsure accuracy of renewal notice and timely dispatch and maintain a monthly reportRespond to correspondence, queries and complaints on agricultural insurance for efficient service deliveryTrain and sensitize staff, intermediaries and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry in order to create awarenessEnsure that renewals for agriculture business are done in a timely manner in order to enhance customer retentionEnsure follow up of payments and reconciliation of the NAIS accounts with Minagri.Ensure proper filing of all underwriting documents ie proposal forms,quotations,contracts,receiptsCarry out to satisfactory any other activities and/or tasks given by the ManagementSkillsAction Planning, Compliance Software, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Data Compilation, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Management, Underwriting ManagementCompetenciesAction OrientedCollaboratesEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPlans and AlignsEducationNQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leavingClosing Date09 November 2025 , 23:59The Old Mutual Story!