Commercial Underwriter

Garrun-Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Financial Services Provider as a Commercial Underwriter, where your role will center on detailed risk assessment and client service. You will be responsible for issuing and renewing policies, ensuring compliance, and actively engaging in your professional growth while working within a supportive and dynamic team.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Supportive environment

Discretionary leave (up to 5 additional days)

Market-related salary with benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a commercial underwriter.
• Experience with various insurers and commercial products.
• Knowledge of SME and general commercial policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential risks and determine policy terms.
• Issue policies, process renewals, and handle endorsements.
• Deliver excellent service to clients and manage relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

RE5, Class of Business, Insurance related qualification

Job description

The Garrun Group is an established Financial Services Provider in the South African short-term insurance industry. We offer well-designed insurance products to protect the assets of a diverse range of clients. Our product range includes domestic, commercial, and specialized insurance products. With a strong focus on providing care, comfort, and clarity, we provide clients with technical advice and tailored insurance solutions.

A Day in the Life

Embarking on a career as a Commercial Underwriter means embracing a role centred on precision and thoughtful risk assessment. As a Commercial Underwriter, you will evaluate potential risks and determine appropriate policy terms, balancing opportunity, and caution. Your responsibilities will include issuing policies, processing renewals, handling endorsements, and responding promptly to client and insurer queries. You will ensure systems are kept up to date and ensure all underwriting processes comply with industry regulations.

At the heart of your role is delivering excellent service that empowers clients and strengthen stakeholder relationships. Beyond the day-to-day, you are growing your knowledge, keeping up with industry best practices, and actively managing your own development through regular reviews and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Requirements :

• 5 + Years in a commercial underwriter role
• Experience in working with various insurers and commercial products
• Experience within a short-term insurance brokerage preferred
• Analytical Skills and Commercial Underwriting expertise
• Experience across general commercial policies such as SME, Property, Multimark Policies and the like
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently

Qualifications :

• Meets all Fit & Proper requirements as per the FSCA (i.e. no longer under supervision)
• RE5, Class of Business, Insurance related qualification

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and professional team.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Company culture characterized by care and growth
• Supportive environment that is values-driven
• Discretionary leave (up to 5 additional days) so that you can take the time to reset
• Market-related salary with benefits

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