Junior Insurance Underwriter

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment's client seeks a Junior Insurance Underwriter in Bloemfontein to join a detail‑oriented team and develop a career in the insurance industry.

You will assist with underwriting, process policy applications, endorsements, renewals, and related documentation while supporting senior underwriters and coordinating with brokers and internal departments. This is an excellent entry path for growth in underwriting.

Qualifications

• RE5 qualification is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Previous insurance or underwriting experience is advantageous.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Computer literate and comfortable working with spreadsheets and insurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing and underwriting new and existing insurance risks.
• Process policy applications, endorsements, renewals, and related documentation.
• Review client information and supporting documents.
• Capture and maintain accurate policy and client information.
• Assist senior underwriters with day-to-day underwriting activities.
• Communicate with brokers, clients, and internal departments.
• Ensure underwriting procedures and company guidelines are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

RE5 qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for a Junior Insurance Underwriter to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and interested in developing a career in the insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing and underwriting new and existing insurance risks.

• Process policy applications, endorsements, renewals, and related documentation.

• Review client information and supporting documents.

• Capture and maintain accurate policy and client information.

• Assist senior underwriters with day-to-day underwriting activities.

• Communicate with brokers, clients, and internal departments.

• Ensure underwriting procedures and company guidelines are followed.

• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Requirements

• RE5 qualification is essential.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

• Previous insurance or underwriting experience will be an advantage.

• Good numerical and analytical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Computer literate and comfortable working with spreadsheets and insurance systems.