Entry-Level Personal Lines Underwriting Assistant Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive training program in 보험 (

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support the Personal Lines underwriting team. The role focuses on data entry, policy issuance, quote preparation, and assisting underwriters with risk assessment.

This entry-level position offers comprehensive training in insurance principles, opportunities for career progression, a friendly work environment, and benefits such as medical aid and retirement fund participation.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent.
• Previous administrative or office support experience preferred.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in assessing and processing personal lines insurance applications.
• Accurately enter and maintain policy information in the underwriting system.
• Prepare quotes and policy documents for review.
• Respond to queries from brokers and internal stakeholders regarding policy details.
• Verify information provided on application forms.
• Scan, organize, and manage policy files and supporting documentation.
• Perform data analysis and generate basic reports as required.
• Support the underwriting team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Matriculation certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support the Personal Lines underwriting team. The role focuses on data entry, policy issuance, quote preparation, and assisting underwriters with risk assessment.

This entry-level position offers comprehensive training in insurance principles, opportunities for career progression, a friendly work environment, and benefits such as medical aid and retirement fund participation.