Commercial Underwriter (Short-Term Insurance)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Underwriter specializing in Short-Term Insurance. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing policy administration, collaborating with brokers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in commercial underwriting.
• Registered with FSCA in Short Term Insurance with license in Personal and Commercial Lines.
• Drivers License and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely distribution of renewals and meet underwriting deadlines.
• Inception and data capturing of new business policies.
• Assist clients with documentation and insurance cover requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Full Short Term Insurance Qualification

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.