Insurance Underwriter - Mahikeng

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Insurance Underwriter for on-site work in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on evaluating applications, assessing risk, and setting appropriate policy terms and premiums to uphold underwriting guidelines and profitability.

The successful candidate will interpret complex data, apply strong analytical skills, and maintain excellent communication with agents and clients to ensure compliant and profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Thorough understanding of insurance products and underwriting guidelines.
• Ability to interpret complex data and assess risk.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with agents and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on profitability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate insurance applications and assess risk.
• Determine policy terms and premiums in line with guidelines.
• Communicate with agents and clients to explain underwriting decisions.
• Contribute to profitability and growth through sound underwriting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Insurance knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent insurance company, is seeking an astute and detail-oriented Insurance Underwriter to join their team in Mahikeng, North West. This is an on-site role focused on evaluating insurance applications, assessing risk, and determining appropriate policy terms and premiums. You will play a critical role in ensuring the company's profitability and adherence to underwriting guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and decision-making skills, a thorough understanding of insurance products, and the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with agents and clients. We are looking for an individual committed to maintaining high standards of underwriting excellence and contributing to the company's stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within a respected insurance organization.