Commercial Underwriter (Short-Term Insurance)

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the Insurance Industry is looking for a Commercial Underwriter to join their team. The role requires a qualified individual with at least 5 years of experience in underwriting and policy administration. Responsibilities include managing policy renewals and assisting clients with their insurance needs efficiently. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and have a strong ability to work under pressure. This position is based in Cape Town with locations also in Johannesburg and Durban.

Qualifications

• 5 years commercial underwriting/policy administration experience required.
• Date of First Appointment on the FSCA Representative Register needed.
• Drivers Licence and Own Transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely distribution of renewals and meeting underwriting deadlines.
• Inception of new business policies and data capturing.
• Draft cover confirmation letters for clients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Full Short Term Insurance Qualification

Matric

Tools

TIAL system

Job description

Our client in the Insurance Industry is currently looking to employ a Commercial Underwriter (Short-Term Insurance) based in Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg.

Requirements :

• Matric and Full Short Term Insurance Qualification.
• Date of First Appointment on the FSCA Representative Register with Licence Categories in Short Term Insurance : Personal and Commercial Lines.
• Minimum 5 years commercial underwriting / policy administration experience.
• Drivers Licence and Own Transport.
• TIAL system knowledge advantageous.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with a friendly disposition.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to :

• Ensuring that renewals are distributed timeously and that underwriting deadlines are met.
• Inception of new business policies and data capturing.
• Ensuring feedback is sent to broker, advising of sums insured or confirming policy changes.
• Assist client with all documentation and short-term insurance cover requirements, from quotation to finalisation of cover.
• Ensuring all required documentation is followed up and completed.
• Validation of endorsements and amendments on policies, Re-Insurance requirements and Assist cover.
• Checking that instructions given to Insurer are correctly done on policy schedules received.
• Handling all broker enquiries and providing appropriate solution process.
• Drafting cover confirmation letters for distribution to clients.
• Recording of document flow on electronic filing system.
• Attendance of policy renewals and acceptances.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.