Hcv Underwriter

Merand Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Recruitment in Durbanville, Western Cape, SA, is seeking an experienced HCV Underwriter to join a seasoned team. The role centers on accurate underwriting of Heavy Commercial Vehicle risks while maintaining underwriting discipline and service excellence.

The incumbent will handle new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy amendments, assess risk exposure and claims history to determine appropriate cover and pricing, and provide technical underwriting support to brokers and internal

Qualifications

• RE5 qualification with full FAIS credits.
• 7+ years of experience as an HCV Underwriter.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong attention to detail and risk assessment abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Heavy Commercial Vehicle risks according to underwriting guidelines.
• Handle new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy amendments.
• Assess risk exposure and claims history to determine cover and pricing.
• Provide technical underwriting support to brokers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate policy records and underwriting documentation.
• Support portfolio performance and risk management objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Fluent Afrikaans

Fluent English

Education

RE5 qualification with FAIS credits

Job description

HCV Underwriter Merand Recruitment Durbanville, Western Cape, ZA

An established insurance environment is looking to appoint a seasoned HCV Underwriter to join their Durbanville-based team.

The role focuses on the accurate underwriting of Heavy Commercial Vehicle risks while maintaining underwriting discipline and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite Heavy Commercial Vehicle risks according to underwriting guidelines
• Handle new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy amendments
• Assess risk exposure and claims history to determine appropriate cover and pricing
• Provide technical underwriting support to brokers and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate policy records and underwriting documentation
• Support portfolio performance and risk management objectives

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• RE5 qualification with full FAIS credits
• 7+ years’ experience as an HCV Underwriter
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Strong attention to detail and risk assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

The purpose of this position is to provide full support to the broker consultants.Application of underwriting policy.Compiling quotations with suggested rate or pricing on behalf of broker consulta...