Tania Eckstein
Braunau
Summary
I am currently employed 40 percent and would like to find any suitable placement to work from home that does not require me to do selling.
I am hardworking and passionate about being able to contribute to the success of an organization.
I consider myself to be organized and dependable.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Underwriting Specialist
Liberty Life
09.2021 - Current
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Built strong relationships with lenders, brokers and clients for constructive communications.
- Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
- Identified and resolved application discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Supported review and acceptance or denial of new or renewal business.
- Developed and implemented underwriting policies and procedures, establishing useful and accurate processing of applications.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions.
- Studied insurance industry changes, remaining up-to-date with latest trends and protocols.
- Negotiated terms and conditions of coverage with clients to acquire maximum profitability.
- Monitored underwriting teams' performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.
- Scrutinized underwriting performance to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
Underwriting Manager
Old Mutual
02.1983 - 08.2021
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications.
- Developed and implemented underwriting policies and procedures, establishing useful and accurate processing of applications.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions.
- Studied insurance industry changes, remaining up-to-date with latest trends and protocols.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment
- Monitored underwriting teams' performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals
- Analyzed data to identify trends and predict future insurance needs
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Cabin Stewardess
SAF MARINE
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
- Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during voyagers
- Verified passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
Education
GED -
Fairbairn High School
12.1981
Skills
- Customer Interaction
- Trend Analysis
- Application Reviews
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Organization and Prioritizing Tasks
- Risk Assessment
- Renewing Policies
- Application Processes
- Underwriting Understanding
- Influencing Business Growth
- Underwriting and Adjustments
- Underwriting Process Expertise
- Risk Management
- Clinical and Medical Analysis
- Desktop Underwriter
Fluent Verbal English and Africaans skills. With basis German
I am originally from South Africa.
My home language is English
My second language is Afrikaans
I am able to communicate in Basic German
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Underwriting Specialist
Liberty Life
09.2021 - Current
Underwriting Manager
Old Mutual
02.1983 - 08.2021
Cabin Stewardess
SAF MARINE
01.1981 - 01.1983
GED -
Fairbairn High School
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