Sirruska Williams
Langley,BC
Summary
With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Sirruska has developed strong analytical and problem-solving abilities since starting in 2012. Thriving in structured environments that foster collaboration and continuous learning, she values the unique nature of each client and applies her insights to enhance her work. Sirruska's passion for chess has sharpened her cognitive and communication skills, fostering patience and focus. Committed to the success of the company, she approaches her responsibilities with dedication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Property Underwriter
Emerald Risk Transfer (Pty) Ltd Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Santam Limited
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluates and Analyze underwriting submission for renewal and new business to ensure that risks fall within treaty reinsurance criteria and are acceptable
- Comply with technical and operational underwriting standards, procedures, and controls.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of coverage with brokers to acquire maximum profitability
- Negotiate facultative reinsurance coverage obtained via reinsurance broker in UK market or local SA market (obtained via RI broker or on a direct basis)
- Ensure policy documentation issued are in line with terms and conditions originally offered
- Interaction with internal and external Risk Engineering departments for the scheduling of site visits and accompaniment during site visits
- Interaction with Claims departments to provide technical underwriting input in respect of claims related matters.
- Compilation and production of data and reports as required by line managers / executive managers
- Ensure effectiveness in workflow in dealing with underwriting process from quotations to processing stages
- Ensure that electronic filing processes are followed to ensure compliance of internal controls and processes
- Maintain relationships with brokers and providing technical and underwriting support as required.
Corporate Property Underwriter
Bryte Insurance Company/ Sapphire Risk Transfer (Pty) Ltd (a Fairfax Company)
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Evaluates and Analyze underwriting submission for renewal and new business to ensure that risks fall within treaty reinsurance criteria and are acceptable
- Comply with technical and operational underwriting standards, procedures, and controls.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of coverage with brokers to acquire maximum profitability
- Review policy documentation and request amendments where required
- Compilation and production of data and reports as required by line managers / executive managers
- Ensure effectiveness in workflow in dealing with underwriting process from quotations to processing stages
- Ensure that electronic filing processes are followed to ensure compliance of internal controls and processes
- Process/ Capture renewals on Underwriting System
Corporate Insurance Broker
Willis Towers Watson (Pty) Ltd
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Responsible for placement of corporate insurance policies (Assets, Liability, Motor, Travel, GPA and involvement in Marine and Financial Lines policies)
- Negotiate placement with insurance market for many industries including Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, Mining, Industrial etc.)
- Understand client's business and risk to ensure efficient cover is negotiated
- Work with account executives, sales team and risk managers in determining appropriate solutions, structuring and pricing deals
- Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy
- Create and grow relationships with local and international insurance markets
- Create conceptual programs and pricing diagrams
- Ensure ongoing internal and external compliance
- Ensure good relationships and communication with colleagues and other company associates
- Maintain thorough understanding of E-Global system for processing accounts
- High profile clients include MRG, AECI, Seaboard, Eskom, Investec Limited, ATM Solutions.
Client Services Assistant
Willis Towers Watson
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Procurement, consolidation, maintenance and facilitation of client renewal information to insurance market
- Statistical data collection and analysis
- Risk Control
- Capture policy summaries
- Invoicing, payment status
- Create Renewal Information Schedules/Comparisons
- Adhoc.
Learnership/Internship Student
Willis Towers Watson
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Capture policy summaries of global clients on International Data System
- E-Global Explorer – Processing Invoice
- Update/ Amend Renewal Slips/ Policy wordings
- Renewal Information Schedules/Comparisons
- Assist with Compliance Tasks
- Communicate/ Correspond with Insurer
- Conduct Market Strategy
- Client Services Assistant for Natural Resources Specialist
- Adhoc.
Education
Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker - Level 1 - Insurance
Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC)
Vancouver12.2024
Advanced Certificate in Short-term Insurance-NQF 6 - Short-term Insurance
Milpark Business School
Johannesburg01.2022
Higher Cert. in Short Term Insurance - NQF 5 - Short Term Insurance
University of South Africa
Johannesburg01.2018
First Level Regulatory Examination: Representative - Insurance Regulatory Exam - Representatives
Moonstone Information Refinery
Johannesburg12.2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Policy Interpretation
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Organizational
- Customer Service
Computer Skills
MS Outlook
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Sharepoint (Digital Filing)
Work Permit
Valid Open Work Permit
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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BC Insurance License
Pending - Registered to complete CAIB Level 1 - Immersion Week-Day Course (21 October to 25 October 2024), with the intention to complete exam shortly after.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsInterests
Cooking
Playing Chess
Gaming
Spending time with family and friends
Quote
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
Walt Disney
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