Broker Consultant – Short-Term Insurance

Teleios Edge; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleios Edge is seeking an experienced Broker Consultant to join our Durban team. The role focuses on building strong relationships with independent brokers, managing an established broker portfolio, and driving growth across short-term insurance products.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of the broker market, excellent negotiation skills, and a track record of meeting portfolio targets while collaborating with underwriting, administration, finance and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• RE5/RE1 credentials required.
• NQF Level 4/5 with FAIS credits preferred.
• Short-term insurance qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent brokers and brokerages.
• Manage and develop an existing broker portfolio while seeking new business opportunities.
• Drive growth across short-term insurance products and achieve sales targets.
• Conduct broker meetings, presentations and relationship visits.
• Understand broker requirements and identify opportunities to expand business.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Portfolio management

Sales mindset

Financial acumen

Education

Matric / Grade 12

RE5 / RE1

NQF Level 4/5 with FAIS credits

Job description

Our client, an established organisation within the short-term insurance sector, is looking for an experienced Broker Consultant to join their Durban team.

The role is suited to someone who understands the broker market, enjoys building strong commercial relationships and can balance business development with the ongoing management of an existing broker portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent brokers and brokerages.
• Manage and develop an existing portfolio while identifying opportunities for new business.
• Drive growth across short-term insurance products and achieve agreed sales and portfolio targets.
• Conduct regular broker meetings, presentations and relationship visits.
• Understand broker requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen or expand business.
• Support brokers with product, underwriting and relevant business information.
• Monitor portfolio performance, including growth, renewals, claims trends and loss ratios.
• Review upcoming renewals and identify areas requiring premium or risk adjustments.
• Ensure broker and policy documentation is complete and accurately maintained.
• Work closely with internal underwriting, administration, finance and sales teams.
• Keep brokers informed of relevant underwriting requirements and changes affecting their portfolios.
• Represent the business professionally within the broker market.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the South African short-term insurance industry.
• Proven experience working directly with brokers or brokerages.
• Matric / Grade 12.
• RE5 / RE1.
• Relevant Short-Term Insurance qualification, preferably NQF Level 4/5 with the required FAIS credits.
• Strong understanding of short-term insurance products, underwriting principles and broker portfolio management.
• Commercially driven with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• English and Afrikaans business proficiency