Commercial Underwriter

CFS Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Commercial Underwriter in Bedfordview. The role involves general underwriting tasks, managing broker interactions, and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience and relevant certifications in short-term insurance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in underwriting required.
• Certifications in RE 5 and Short Term Insurance essential.

Responsibilities

• General underwriting and handling of endorsements/amendments.
• Managing broker queries and ensuring compliance with SLAs.
• Renewal processing and risk survey requests.

Skills

General Underwriting

Broker Management

Risk Assessment

Education

RE 5 certification

FETC in Short Term Insurance NQF 4

Matric

Class of Business - Personal Lines

Class of Business - Commercial Lines

Job description

We are hiring a Commercial Underwriter to join our team in Bedfordview. Must have 2-4 years of experience in underwriting. Apply now!

Job Title : Commercial Underwriter

Reporting to : Underwriting Manager Seniority Level : Mid Career (2-4 yrs exp) Type : Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities :

• General Underwriting
• Endorsements / Amendments on existing policies
• Perform broker productivity on all brokers with outsourced / binder agreements
• Attending to all Broker queries within prescribed SLA's and turnaround times
• Action Renewals (monthly / annually)
• Requesting Risk Surveys on new business and / or existing business upon renewal stage and consider all relevant Risk Requirements in order to make informed underwriting decisions
• Processing Corrective action based on claims history
• Process cancellations in accordance with internal operating procedures and time frames
• Endeavor to retain business wherever there is a risk of losing a client
• Providing quotes on existing policies upon a broker's request for the addition / removal of an item / asset
• Disciplined management of daily dairy system
• Managing own area of control
• Ensure that manual and electronic filing system is in place and maintained
• Processed documentation is filed appropriately
• Timely responses to email and telephonic messages
• Ensure that accurate record is kept of all new matters received in the dept.
• Maintaining professional behavior and work ethic at all times
• Ensuring that all deadlines are met and that SLA's and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to
• Be punctual at all times

Sectors : Short Term Insurance Functions : Commercial Underwriter

Qualification Types : Certificates / Certification Qualifications : RE 5, FETC In Short Term Insurance NQF 4, Matric, Class of Business - Personal Lines, Class of Business Commercial Lines (

PS If you don't have any of the above please don't apply

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