Entry-Level Insurance Underwriting Assistant — Hybrid

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking an enthusiastic Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support our underwriting team. This entry-level role focuses on data entry, document management, and assisting underwriters with applications and renewals.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with MS Office, and ready to learn. You will interact with agents and clients and be part of a supportive, hybrid-work environment in Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in office or insurance preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Team player mentality with willingness to support colleagues in Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to underwriters, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining files.
• Assist in the review and processing of insurance applications and policy endorsements.
• Gather and organize information required for risk assessment and underwriting decisions.
• Communicate with insurance agents and clients to obtain missing information or clarify policy details.
• Enter and update data accurately in the underwriting system.
• Prepare reports and summaries related to underwriting activities.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking an enthusiastic Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support our underwriting team. This entry-level role focuses on data entry, document management, and assisting underwriters with applications and renewals.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with MS Office, and ready to learn. You will interact with agents and clients and be part of a supportive, hybrid-work environment in Mpumalanga.