Junior Short-Term Underwriter – Mentored Growth

Morton Moore; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Long-term growth opportunities

Market-related salary

Job summary

Morton Moore, Pretoria East, invites two Junior Short-Term Insurance Underwriters to join our underwriting team. The role is ideal for industry-qualified individuals at the early stages of their career, offering mentorship and structured development within a close-knit, supportive environment.

You will assess and rate new business and renewals, prepare quotations, review risk information, liaise with insurers and clients, support the claims process, and ensure compliance with FAIS, TCF and POPIA.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 4 qualification in Short-Term Insurance with 150 FAIS credits.
• RE5 Regulatory Examination completed.
• Fit and Proper in terms of FAIS legislation.
• 1–2 years' exposure to short-term insurance underwriting or learnership/internship.
• Working knowledge of personal and/or commercial lines products.

Responsibilities

• Assess, rate and process new business, renewals, endorsements and cancellations.
• Prepare quotations, comparative quotes and policy schedules within turnaround times.
• Review risk information and surveys to determine acceptable terms.
• Apply underwriting guidelines and refer risks outside mandate.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers and clients on cover queries and requirements.
• Conduct renewal reviews including sum insured adequacy and premium adjustments.
• Maintain client and policy records in the brokerage system.
• Support the claims department by confirming cover/status at loss.
• Assist with underwriting reports and management information.
• Ensure FAIS, TCF, POPIA compliance; complete CPD annually.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

NQF Level 4 Short-Term Insurance (150 FAIS credits)

RE5 Regulatory Examination

Tools

Cardinal system

Flexi system

TIAL system

MS Office

Job description

Morton Moore, Pretoria East, invites two Junior Short-Term Insurance Underwriters to join our underwriting team. The role is ideal for industry-qualified individuals at the early stages of their career, offering mentorship and structured development within a close-knit, supportive environment.

You will assess and rate new business and renewals, prepare quotations, review risk information, liaise with insurers and clients, support the claims process, and ensure compliance with FAIS, TCF and POPIA.