Entry-Level Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organised Underwriting Assistant to support the Personal Lines underwriting team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role involves data entry, policy issuance, document management and initial risk checks, with full-time work in the Queens town office.

Responsibilities include processing applications and renewals, maintaining client data, and preparing policy documents. The role offers career development within the SA underwriting field and a friendly, stable

Qualifications

• Matriculation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Administrative or customer service experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn about underwriting in the SA market.
• South African insurance market familiarity is a plus.
• Full-time in Queenstown, Eastern Cape office.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters with processing new business applications and renewals.
• Enter and maintain client data in the underwriting system.
• Verify policy information for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct basic risk assessments using predefined guidelines.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements and correspondence.
• Respond to queries from intermediaries and clients.
• Manage underwriting files (electronic and physical).
• Provide administrative support to the underwriting team.
• Maintain high accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

Skills

Administrative skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an organised Underwriting Assistant to support the Personal Lines underwriting team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role involves data entry, policy issuance, document management and initial risk checks, with full-time work in the Queens town office.

Responsibilities include processing applications and renewals, maintaining client data, and preparing policy documents. The role offers career development within the SA underwriting field and a friendly, stable