Je 16992 - Junior Commercial Underwriter - Insurance Industry

Gauteng; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Gauteng is looking for a motivated Junior Commercial Underwriter to join their underwriting team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in commercial underwriting and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include working with senior underwriters, managing broker relations, and policy administration. Market-related salary offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Teamwork environment

Service excellence focus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Commercial Underwriting within short-term insurance.
• Working knowledge of Motor and Non-Motor commercial lines.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Join a professional underwriting team and gain exposure to all aspects of commercial underwriting.
• Work closely with senior underwriters and management.
• Handle broker liaison and policy administration.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong administrative and organisational abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Matric / Senior Certificate

RE5 qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

TIAL

Job description

Introduction

Ref: JE Junior Commercial Underwriter – Insurance IndustryEmployer Description

Our client is a leading insurance provider with a strong footprint in commercial short‑term insurance.

The company is dedicated to professional development, teamwork, and service excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description: A reputable and fast‑growing short‑term insurance company is seeking a motivated Junior Commercial Underwriter to join its professional underwriting team. This position is ideal for an individual who has a minimum of two years’ commercial underwriting experience, a solid foundation in short‑term insurance, and a desire to develop technical underwriting expertise within a supportive, structured environment. You’ll work closely with senior underwriters and management, gaining exposure to all aspects of commercial underwriting, broker liaison, and policy administration.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric / Senior Certificate – essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Commercial Underwriting within short‑term insurance
• Working knowledge of Motor and Non‑Motor commercial lines
• Experience on TIAL or similar underwriting system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literacy – MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• RE5 qualification (advantageous)
• Class of Business: Commercial Lines (advantageous)
• Exposure to risk surveys and underwriting audits

Package & Remuneration

Salary / Package – Market Related