So, you think you’ve got what it takes to judge risk like an Alpha?
Then dust off your calculator, straighten that virtual crown, and step into the glamorous (okay, not that glamorous) world of underwriting.
We're looking for a Junior Underwriter who’s equal parts Sherlock Holmes, spreadsheet whisperer, and team player. Bonus points if you drink your coffee black and know what 'excess' means (in insurance, not at the buffet).
What you’ll do when you’re not looking busy:
- Help assess personal insurance applications without breaking a sweat.
- Spot risk from a kilometer away, and make sure it’s worth the Alpha seal of approval with data.
- Keep our policy docs cleaner than your internet search history- Compliance and accuracy.
- Work with our sales and claims dynasties to get the job done.
- Whisper underwriting wisdom into the ears of decision-makers with insights
Skills, Thrills, and (Minimal) Spills:
Brainy Bits
- You’ve got analytical powers that would make Sherlock jealous.
- You kinda know what underwriting means, to provide risk assessment and Underwriting principals.
People Stuff
- You can speak human (even insurance human), with effective verbal and Written skills
- If You are nice. People like you. You like people. It’s mutual. Then you Must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
Business Acumen & Decision making
- You’ve got an eye on the market and a sixth sense for smart decisions. Be aware of Market Trends, Customer needs and always apply best practices.
- You back your ideas with logic, not just 'vibes.' Supporting underwriting Decisions with Structure,
Perfectionist Tendencies (Attention to detail)
- Typos fear you. You’re the detail overlord.
- You catch what others miss, even before your morning coffee.
- Multitasking Magic
- You juggle priorities like a ninja in heels.
- You thrive under pressure-and love the rush of a tight deadline.
What You Need to Enter This Circle of Trust:
- A Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Short-term Insurance-no COP, no interview.
- Underwriting experience? Great. If not, we’ll train you as long as you bring the brains and the vibes.
So, you in?
If this sounds like your kind of gig, follow the link below.
Because here at Alpha Direct, we don’t just insure risk. We laugh in the face of it (after we’ve evaluated it properly and written a policy, obviously).
Deadline to claim the throne: 15 April 2025