Assistant underwriter, Medical vacancy

Assistant underwriter, Medical
JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure that underwriting guidelines are met through accurate membership data capture, timely processing of medical cards, prompt dispatch of policy documents and endorsements.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The position reports to the UNDERWRITING SUPERVISOR - MEDICAL.
The jobholder is responsible for:

• Compliance to underwriting guidelines.
  
• Processing and issuing of endorsements & membership cards
  
• Dispatch of endorsements, policy documents & cards
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Underwriting of medical application forms
  
• Accurate capture and maintenance of client data
  
• Prompt processing and dispatch of policy documents, new business and renewal debits.
  
• Processing of endorsements within set time frames,
  
• Timely issuance and dispatch of debit and credit notes
  
• Preparation and issuance of medical cards within set time frames
  
• Process renewal of policies in the system within set time frame
  
• Attend to correspondences and client queries within set time lines
  
• Capture policy terms and conditions for reference
  

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Educational)
  
• Pursuing Insurance Professional qualifications
  
• A minimum of two years experience in medical insurance
  
• Relevant Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel
  

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Timely dispatch of policy documents, policy debits and endorsements within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely process and dispatch of cards within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely processing of endorsements on IN&OUTPATIENT within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely response to all client queries.
  
• Satisfied internal and external customers
  

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Key Skills/Specialization: DIPLOMA IN INSURANCE

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