Insurance Underwriter (Northern Suburbs- JHB)

Ajpersonnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A short-term insurance brokerage in Randburg is seeking an experienced Underwriter to assess risks, evaluate insurance applications, and maintain regulatory standards. Candidates must have over 5 years of commercial underwriting experience and be bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant underwriting platforms is essential. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial underwriting within short-term insurance.
• Proficiency in multiple lines of insurance knowledge.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and determine appropriate coverage terms.
• Evaluate new business and renewal applications.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather required documentation.
• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company policies.

Skills

Time Management

GIS

Typing

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Workers' Compensation Law

Benefits Administration

Underwriting

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Aviation Experience

Education

RE5 Certification

FAIS compliance

Tools

Underwriting platforms (e.g. Pursuit, Nimbis)

MS Office

Job description

Background :

Exciting career opportunity for a Underwriter with commercial or personal lines experience within a short-term insurance brokerage based in the Randburg area

Minimum Requirements

• 35 Years experience in commercial underwriting within short-term insurance
• RE5 Certification essential
• FAIS-compliant (relevant NQF qualification minimum 120 credits)
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple lines (e.g. property liability motor engineering etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office and underwriting platforms (e.g. Pursuit Nimbis or similar)
• Must be billingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Experience working in a brokerage or insurer environment

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and determine appropriate coverage terms under their binder and other insurer agreements
• Evaluate new business and renewal applications for commercial / pertsonal insurance coverage
• Analyse risk exposures and determine appropriate premiums terms and conditions
• Liaise with Stakeholders and internal teams to gather required documentation and provide feedback
• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company policy risk appetite and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation
• Adherence to underwriting guidelines and product offerings
• Monitor portfolio performance and flag or identify emerging risks
• Work with Claims and Finance teams to ensure policy accuracy and risk alignment

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Key Skills

Time Management,GIS,Typing,Microsoft Office,Microsoft Access,Microsoft Outlook,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,Underwriting,Administrative Experience,negotiation,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1