Junior Insurance Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay invites a motivated Junior Insurance Analyst intern to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, market research, and supporting senior analysts within the insurance sector.

You will learn risk assessment, product development, and financial modeling while contributing to data validation, reporting, and process improvements under mentorship. This internship offers professional exposure and potential future employment opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a passion for data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to insurance policies, claims, and market trends.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations for management and internal teams.
• Conduct research on industry developments, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.
• Help in the validation and reconciliation of financial and statistical data.
• Learn and apply analytical techniques to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Insurance Analyst to join their team in Mossel Bay . This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience in the insurance sector, focusing on data analysis, market research, and supporting senior analysts. You will gain valuable insights into risk assessment, product development, and financial modeling within the insurance industry. This role is perfect for an aspiring professional seeking to kickstart their career and learn from experienced industry experts in a supportive and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to insurance policies, claims, and market trends.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations for management and internal teams.
• Conduct research on industry developments, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.
• Help in the validation and reconciliation of financial and statistical data.
• Learn and apply analytical techniques to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a passion for data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and a keen desire to learn about the insurance industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, even remotely.

Benefits

• Stipend/salary during the internship period.
• Valuable practical experience in the insurance analytics field.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to diverse insurance operations and business functions.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.