Underwriter
Date: 2 Apr 2025
Location: St. Andrew, Jamaica
Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.
GK General Insurance Company seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes in the company, in the following capacity:-
UNDERWRITER
Reporting to the Knutsford Branch Supervisor, the incumbent will be expected to develop and execute the business development strategy of the Knustford Branch while offering service of exceptional quality to enhance the company’s image with a prudent risk management approach that utilizes our disciplined underwriting methods..
Our ideal candidate is a detail and team oriented individual with strong written and oral communication skills and analytical skills.
At minimum, applicants should possess the following:
- First degree in Business Management, or related field
- Motor and Property Salesman
- Three (3) years' experience in a general insurance environment
- Supervisory Management training would be an asset
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and techniques.
- Strong understanding of underwriting principles and practices for a general insurance company
- Strong customer relations and relationship building skills, poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent Public Relations and Presentation Skills
- Skills in Sales Effectiveness
- Customer Service Excellence
- Excellent time management and the ability to plan, research, negotiate and meet deadlines
- Experience with performance management and employee development
Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 18/04/2025 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com
GK General Insurance Company upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.