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Palesa Monareng

Palesa Monareng

Underwriting Consultant
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Professional underwriting specialist, skilled in risk assessment and policy evaluation. Adept at data analysis, documentation, and maintaining compliance standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Valued for analytical mindset, integrity, and effective communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Underwriting Consultant

Santam Real Estate
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisting to resolve all queries within required timeframe and compliance
    requirements
  • Policy maintenance
  • Assist with amendment queries for quotes on the Santam systems
  • New business Acceptance
  • Quoting of sales request from brokers
  • Dealing with general insurance and quote specific enquiries
  • Sectional Title Quotations specialized unit

Case Owner Support

Service Centre Santam Commercial
12.2020 - 09.2023
  • Policy Maintenance
  • Handling enquiries and manage discrepancies relating to signed policy documents
  • Capture and process amendments on policies on the system
  • Preparation of Adhoc requests
  • Perform quotation reviews with brokers and regions (new business and
    amendments)
  • Assist with amendment queries for quotes on the Santam systems
  • Dealing with general insurance and quote specific enquiries

Insurance Consultant

Bloemfontein Agri Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Conducted regular reviews of client portfolios to ensure adequate coverage levels.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during the claims process by guiding clients through each step and advocating on their behalf when needed.
  • Conducted thorough policy reviews for existing clients, identifying gaps in coverage and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Policy Maintenance
    Issuing of New Business
    Amendment of existing policy
    Inbound and Outbound adhoc
    Dealing with general insurance and quote specific enquiries
  • Retention reviews
  • Renewals

Insurance Consultant

Commercial Processing Centre
11.2015 - 12.2017

Policy Maintenance

Managing renewals and New Business

Dealing with general insurance and quote specific enquiries

Client Service Consultant

Regent Insurance
Johannesburg
03.2009 - 11.2014

Contact Centre Specialist

Short Term and Life Underwriting Specialized Centre

Delivered tailored solutions to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
Managed complex client inquiries, providing timely resolutions and support.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline service processes and improve efficiency.
Developed training materials for new hires on client service protocols and best practices.

Branch Administrator

Old Mutual Insurance
Johannesburg
04.2003 - 11.2008
  • Coordinated branch operations to enhance workflow efficiency and improve service delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined administrative functions and reduced errors.
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize staff performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior staff in operational protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.

Skills

Underwriting guidelines

Loss control

Training and mentoring

Microsoft office

Education

No Degree - Regulatory Examination 1

Moonstone
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma in Banking - Banking

Wits Technikon
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Timeline

Senior Underwriting Consultant

Santam Real Estate
10.2023 - Current

Case Owner Support

Service Centre Santam Commercial
12.2020 - 09.2023

Insurance Consultant

Bloemfontein Agri Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020

Insurance Consultant

Commercial Processing Centre
11.2015 - 12.2017

Client Service Consultant

Regent Insurance
03.2009 - 11.2014

Branch Administrator

Old Mutual Insurance
04.2003 - 11.2008

No Degree - Regulatory Examination 1

Moonstone
04.2001 -

Diploma in Banking - Banking

Wits Technikon
04.2001 -
Palesa MonarengUnderwriting Consultant