Senior Personal Lines Underwriter - Leadership & Growth

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Career stability

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Underwriter role specializing in Personal Lines based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will evaluate risks, set terms and premiums, and drive profitability while supporting brokers and clients.

The role requires 5+ years of personal lines underwriting, relevant qualifications, and strong pricing and negotiation skills. A proactive leader who can mentor junior staff will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal lines underwriting experience.
• Tertiary qualification or professional insurance certification (NQF 5/6).
• Strong knowledge of personal insurance products, risk assessment and pricing methodologies.
• Understanding of the South Africa market and Queenstown regulations.
• Analytical, decisive, and negotiation skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite personal lines applications (household, motor, travel).
• Assess risk and determine coverage terms and premiums.
• Develop relationships with brokers and agents.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Mentor junior underwriters and adjust guidelines as needed.
• Collaborate with claims for complex input and support renewals.
• Manage renewals and new business efficiently to meet client needs.

Skills

Underwriting

Personal Lines

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

NQF 5/6 Certification

Professional Insurance Certification

Tools

MS Office

Underwriting Software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Underwriter role specializing in Personal Lines based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will evaluate risks, set terms and premiums, and drive profitability while supporting brokers and clients.

The role requires 5+ years of personal lines underwriting, relevant qualifications, and strong pricing and negotiation skills. A proactive leader who can mentor junior staff will thrive here.