Insurance Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth training

Exposure to underwriting process

Stable and supportive environment

Paid annual leave and public holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team in Mahikeng. You will manage policy documentation, gather information for risk assessments, and communicate with brokers and clients.

The ideal candidate has administrative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. This role offers stable employment and opportunities for growth within the underwriting department.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating insurance applications by gathering and organizing necessary documentation.
• Prepare policy binders, endorsements, and other underwriting documents.
• Communicate with insurance brokers and agents to obtain missing information or clarify details.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of underwriting files and decisions in the system.
• Process policy renewals, cancellations, and endorsements accurately.
• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and diligent Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting team in Mahikeng. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the underwriting process by providing comprehensive administrative and technical support. You will be responsible for managing policy documentation, gathering information for risk assessments, and communicating with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong administrative skills, and has a foundational understanding of insurance principles, contributing to the team's efficiency and accuracy in evaluating risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating insurance applications by gathering and organizing necessary documentation.
• Prepare policy binders, endorsements, and other underwriting documents.
• Communicate with insurance brokers and agents to obtain missing information or clarify details.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of underwriting files and decisions in the system.
• Process policy renewals, cancellations, and endorsements accurately.
• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with basic insurance concepts and terminology is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training within the underwriting department.
• Exposure to various aspects of the insurance underwriting process.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.