Elaine Vermaas

Elaine Louise Vermaas DOB- Driver’s License - Yes SKILLS Medical underwriter and assessor. Full understanding of anatomy and physiology. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Part-time online content writer. EXPERIENCE Semi-retired self-employed online content writer, Alberton, Johannesburg South Africa November 2018 - Present       Content writing as per briefs received including keyword and SEO. Rewrites of on-line articles, as per briefs received. Submission of articles, blog posts, rewrites and other forms of written web material. I have strong research and editing skills and can adapt to my clients' briefs as required. I am focused and have never missed a deadline. My written and verbal communication skills are excellent and English is my home language. Liberty Corporate Benefits, Johannesburg, South Africa - Specialist Medical Underwriter. January 2005 - November 2018  Medical assessment of all employee benefits risks.         Negotiation with and placement of large risks with reassurance markets. Broker and client marketing visits and presentations. Product knowledge training of staff in Life, Disability, Critical Illness, and Income Replacement products. Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems. Led recruitment efforts and training of new employees, in anatomy, physiology and medical research while also monitoring the productivity of current employees. Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner. Provided superior customer service to clients by addressing all questions and concerns. Fedsure Life - Johannesburg, South Africa - Senior Medical Underwriter. January 1985 - January 2005      Assessment of all medical risks for individual life. Financial risk underwriting. Assessment of hazardous activities and avocations. Reassurance negotiation. Broker visits and presentations to clients. EDUCATION The Glen High School, Pretoria, South Africa - Matric (Grade 12) January 1979 - December 1983 Awards    Numerous in-house and industry awards and courses. Excel, word, power point certification. Presentation skills, management courses.