Insurance Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive health and medical benef

Retirement savings plan

On-the-job training and professional成长

Stable and supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team in Kimberley. You will gather information, prepare documentation, process applications, and communicate with agents and clients to aid risk assessment.

The role emphasizes administrative and analytical tasks, data integrity, and timely updates to policy files. A strong attention to detail and organized approach are essential as you contribute to underwriting decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; further degrees a plus.
• Prior administrative experience in office or insurance preferred.
• Strong organization and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn insurance underwriting in Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing insurance applications.
• Gather information from agents, clients, and external sources.
• Prepare underwriting files with complete documents.
• Process endorsements, renewals, and cancellations under guidance.
• Communicate application status and policy details with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Info gathering

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and organized Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting team in Kimberley . This role provides essential administrative and analytical support to underwriters, helping them assess risks and make informed decisions on insurance applications. You will be responsible for gathering information, preparing documentation, processing applications, and communicating with agents and clients. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a foundational understanding of the insurance industry in Northern Cape . This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the underwriting field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and analyzing insurance applications and related documentation.
• Gather necessary information from agents, clients, and external sources to support underwriting decisions.
• Prepare underwriting files, ensuring all required documents are present and accurately recorded.
• Process policy endorsements, renewals, and cancellations under the guidance of underwriters.
• Communicate with agents and clients regarding application status, missing information, and policy details.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity for underwriting operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in an office or insurance setting.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills in insurance underwriting in Kimberley .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for review based on performance.
• Comprehensive health and medical benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth within the company.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Kimberley .