Commercial Property Underwriting Assistant – East London

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Commercial Property team and handle policy administration, broker/client liaison, and documentation in East London.

The role requires 1–2 years of administrative experience in insurance, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. On-the-job training, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities within the underwriting department are offered.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2 years of experience in administrative or support roles within insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in learning about commercial property insurance.
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with underwriting systems is a plus.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to East London.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the commercial property underwriting team.
• Process new business applications, renewals, and endorsements accurately.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Liaise with brokers and clients to gather necessary information and clarify details.
• Maintain and update policy records in the underwriting system.
• Assist underwriters in conducting risk assessments and preparing quotes.
• Handle general inquiries from brokers and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support the team in achieving operational targets and service standards.
• Manage filing systems and ensure all documentation is properly organized.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Learning orientation

Education

Matriculation certificate

Business/Insurance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Commercial Property team and handle policy administration, broker/client liaison, and documentation in East London.

The role requires 1–2 years of administrative experience in insurance, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. On-the-job training, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities within the underwriting department are offered.