Insurance Underwriting Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Structured training

Career progression

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team with data entry, document verification, and admin tasks. You will liaise with brokers, prepare policy documents, and maintain filing systems to ensure smooth risk assessment workflows.

This entry-level role offers structured training, a health and retirement benefits package, and opportunities to grow within the underwriting function in the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in the insurance or financial services sector is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in processing insurance applications, including data entry and document verification.
• Review application forms and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with insurance brokers and agents to gather necessary information or clarify details.
• Prepare policy documents and endorsements for issuance.
• Maintain organized filing systems for underwriting files and records.
• Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Insurance Underwriting Assistant to support their underwriting team in Upington . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient processing of insurance applications and assisting underwriters in risk assessment and policy issuance. You will handle a variety of administrative tasks, review documentation, and communicate with internal teams and external brokers. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual keen to develop a career in the technical aspects of the insurance industry within the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in processing insurance applications, including data entry and document verification.
• Review application forms and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with insurance brokers and agents to gather necessary information or clarify details.
• Prepare policy documents and endorsements for issuance.
• Maintain organized filing systems for underwriting files and records.
• Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience is an advantage, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector .
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the underwriting function.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Structured training program to develop underwriting knowledge and skills.
• Opportunities for career progression within the underwriting department.
• A supportive and professional work environment.