Trainee Underwriter

Description

The 12-month Trainee Underwriter programme prepares the participant for the position of Individual Life Underwriter and is an opportunity to develop oneself in this field. Old Mutual offers this opportunity to enable persons new to the industry or to the job of risk underwriting, to develop the necessary skills to begin the career journey of an Underwriter. This is a 12-month Fixed Term contract with the specific goal of teaching the skills necessary to be an Underwriter. During the training a stipend is paid. Once fully trained, and all training requirements met, the trainee would be in a position to apply for a permanent position in the underwriting team.

Key Result Areas

Be responsible for underwriting decisions, under the supervision of a mentor.

Effectively handle all intermediary enquiries and give advice re specific requirements and impairments.

Accurately capture underwriting information into the product administration s...