Hybrid Insurance Underwriter Specialist - Risk & Pricing

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriter Specialist in George, Western Cape, offering a hybrid role that blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. The position focuses on risk assessment, pricing, and sound underwriting practices to support profitability and solvency within the insurance sector.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years in insurance underwriting, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in underwriting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with data interpretation.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and statistics tools.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Hybrid work experience and ability to balance remote and in-office duties.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance applications to assess risk and eligibility.
• Calculate and quote premiums based on risk and client data.
• Develop underwriting guidelines to ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with agents and brokers for policy details.
• Monitor market trends to adapt strategies.
• Maintain records of underwriting decisions and policies.
• Mentor junior underwriters and support sales teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriter Specialist in George, Western Cape, offering a hybrid role that blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. The position focuses on risk assessment, pricing, and sound underwriting practices to support profitability and solvency within the insurance sector.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years in insurance underwriting, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in underwriting software.