Remote Commercial Property Underwriter

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Property Insurance Specialist for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex property risks, analyzing schedules, plans, and reports to determine appropriate terms and pricing.

Your remote collaboration with brokers and clients requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, plus the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in commercial property insurance underwriting.
• Proven expertise in assessing complex property risks including building construction, fire safety, and liability.
• Strong understanding of insurance contracts, policy wordings, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial property insurance applications, assessing risks related to construction, occupancy, location, and hazard exposures.
• Analyze property schedules, building plans, fire protection reports, and claim histories to determine terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Manage and grow a profitable portfolio of commercial property insurance business.
• Develop and maintain strong remote working relationships with brokers and clients across South Africa.
• Provide expert advice on property risk management and loss prevention strategies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions to secure new business and retain existing accounts.
• Stay updated on market trends, building codes, fire safety standards, and relevant insurance legislation.
• Collaborate virtually with underwriting support staff, claims adjusters, and risk engineers.
• Ensure accurate and efficient policy documentation and data entry within the underwriting system.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and tools for remote operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomous work

Education

Diploma in Insurance

Risk Management

Property Studies

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Property Insurance Specialist for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex property risks, analyzing schedules, plans, and reports to determine appropriate terms and pricing.

Your remote collaboration with brokers and clients requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, plus the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.