Insurance Underwriting Assistant - Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an entry-level Underwriting Assistant in Upington, Northern Cape, to support the underwriting team with administrative and technical tasks in short-term insurance. You will handle data entry, document management, and broker liaison to gather information while developing a solid foundation in insurance principles.

Key responsibilities include processing applications, preparing documents, managing filings, and generating underwriting reports.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Basic understanding of short-term insurance products and terminology.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn and relocate to Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in processing new business applications and endorsements for short-term insurance policies.
• Accurately enter policy details and client information into the underwriting system.
• Request and verify supporting documentation from brokers and clients.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and renewal notices.
• Manage filing systems and ensure all documentation is organized and accessible.
• Communicate with brokers and internal departments to resolve queries and provide updates.
• Conduct preliminary risk assessments based on established guidelines.
• Assist in generating reports on underwriting statistics and portfolio performance.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely processing of all tasks.
• Support the underwriting team with ad-hoc administrative duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data entry software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an entry-level Underwriting Assistant in Upington, Northern Cape, to support the underwriting team with administrative and technical tasks in short-term insurance. You will handle data entry, document management, and broker liaison to gather information while developing a solid foundation in insurance principles.

Key responsibilities include processing applications, preparing documents, managing filings, and generating underwriting reports.