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Insurance Underwriter Reviews
What is it like working as an Insurance Underwriter?
February 2017
People friendly.
Insurance Underwriter in South Africa:
Pros: Freedom.
Cons: 0
August 2016
Mamagement.
Insurance Underwriter:
Pros: Working with the client and keeping them happy.
Cons: Working under constant suprevising.
February 2016
You never know unless you ask.
Insurance Underwriter:
Ask questions. Ask the "why" behind processes. Get to know as much as you can so you can feel confident and excited about your job. Make an effort every day. Smile.
November 2015
Its hard even challenging at times.
Insurance Underwriter:
Pros: It gives me confidance inself to know I can do well in such a skilled field.
Cons: Sitting in front of a screen all day long and the strees of deadlines and quotas.
September 2015
Office corporate culture, medium stress level.
Insurance Underwriter:
Pros: Good benefits, flexible hours, friendly environment.
Cons: Slow growth opportunities and promotions. Low pay. Peolple are more rewarded for seniority rather than qualifications.
August 2015
High pressure environment.
Insurance Underwriter:
Huge learning curve, listen more and ask a lot of questions.
January 2015
Commercial Lines Underwriter.
Insurance Underwriter:
Pros: Good use of analytical skills. Many opportunities to solve unique problems. Great pay with the right company. Easy to find work with experience.
Cons: Sometimes we are required to wear too many hats. Underwriters are now expected to perform marketing tasks, answer accounting questions, help with premium audits or risk control surveys. The companies basically want you to earn your salary so the responsibilities pile up.
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