Junior Underwriter

Old Mutual Insure Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Insure Limited is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters with premium processing into the TIA system and maintain electronic filing of policy information. The role covers renewal and claims reporting, plus month-end production and credit control support.

Ideal candidates will have Matric (Maths or Accounting), a related 1-year administration diploma, MS Office proficiency, and at least 3 years in underwriting administration within a Financial Lines context.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths or Accounting.
• Business Degree an advantage.
• Equivalent of 1 year diploma in administration or related fields.
• MS Office
• 3 years underwriting administration experience (prefer Financial Lines).
• Experience using the TIA production system an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process premiums into the TIA system accurately and timely.
• Maintain electronic filing and up-to-date policy information on TIA and drives.
• Prepare renewal, claims, and production reports for month-end.
• Assist with credit control queries and administration support for the Sintelum Specialty Team.
• Review underwriting documentation to ensure policy alignment and compliance.
• Support Business Development Managers with investigation of account queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Working under pressure

Education

Matric (Maths or Accounting)

Business Degree (advantage)

Diploma in administration (1 year)

NQF Level 5 certificate

Tools

TIA production system

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

To ensure timeous and accurate processing of premium into TIA. Ensure electronic filing within TIA and the shared drives are up to date with all pertinent policy information. General administration, including renewal reports and claims reports, production reports at month end, assistance on credit control queries, and any other administration support, including schedules and wordings for the Sintelum Specialty Team.

High level of attention to detail Accuracy and efficiency Communication skills (all levels internal and externally, written and verbal) Well spoken Self-motivated Excellent time management skills Able to work under pressure especially around month end Ability to review underwriting documentation in order to process premiums into system High level of computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet, On-line systems, TIA) Attend to survey requests and capture final risk requirements. Notify admin support of any changes / updates required. Negotiate and place reinsurance within SoP and mandates on relevant accounts. Including technical pricing and layering structures. Review reinsurance documentation to ensure policy alignment and adherence to compliance standards. Assist Business Development Managers with investigation and resolution of account queries.

Underwriting Assistant, someone to assist the Underwriters with the admin side of the business i.e. To ensure timeous and accurate processing of premium into TIA. Ensure electronic filing within TIA and the shared drives are up to date with all pertinent policy information. General administration, including renewal reports and claims reports, production reports at month end, assistance on credit control queries, and any other administration support, including schedules and wordings for the Sintelum Specialty Team.

Qualifications

• Matric (including Maths or Accounting)
• Business Degree an advantage
• Equivalent of 1 year diploma in administration or related fields
• MS office
• 3 years underwriting administration experience (working with underwriters and underwriting documentation) – preferably with Financial Lines background
• Experience using the TIA production system an advantage

Skills

• Action Planning
• Compliance Software
• Computer Literacy
• Crisis Management
• Data Compilation
• Data Controls
• Legal Practices
• Management Reporting
• Numerical Aptitude
• Oral Communications
• Professional Presentation
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• Underwriting Management Competencies
• Action Oriented
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

15 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.