German Underwriter / Claims processor - €30 to 32K. Dublin
German Underwriter / Financial Services
In this position you will be responsible for the assessment of Life, Serious Illness and Disability applications on behalf of the Company. The position comes with training in the risk selection process and you will accept applications on the basis of medical, occupational, and financial evidence.
To be successful in this position you need very strong administration experience OR underwriting experience OR claims administration experience. Training will be provided.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Evaluate new applications, and alterations in cover on existing policies, within tight deadlines.
• Make initial underwriting recommendations for underwriters' approval and sign off or where autonomy has been agreed sign off cases within this limit.
• Promptly evaluate new enquiries so that all information required, e.g. medical evidence, financial or occupational data etc., can be requested at the earliest possible date and therefore avoid any unnecessary delays.
• Communicate underwriting decisions to brokers, agents, broker consultants, sales managers and clients in an effective and professional manner.
• Assist in the sales process by providing technical support to sales intermediaries.
• Develop underwriting abilities by reading, attending company training course & ensure that there is a comprehensive understanding of the company's underwriting practices, limits and contract details.
• Liaise with other departments in relation to underwriting issues when necessary.
Skills and experience needed
• Experience of underwriting procedures would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Experience dealing with claims (financial services background)
• Fluent German & fluent English
• An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a pressurised working environment is an important feature in this job.
• Progress towards a professional insurance qualification would be an advantage.
• Excellent administration skills with ability to work to strict deadlines and in a pressurised environment
Please send your updated CV to Fanny Grant (apply online) or call 016146125.