Personal Lines Underwriter

Headhunters; George; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Personal Lines underwriter with a focus on short-term insurance. The role involves handling underwriting amendments, replying to client and broker inquiries, assisting walk-in clients, and supporting the Personal Lines team to deliver exceptional service.

Experience with insurer platforms (Santam, Old Mutual Insure) and familiarity with Cardinal system are advantageous. Must hold Matric, RE5, and a Short-Term Insurance qualification to qualify.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required and RE5 qualification is essential.
• Valid Short-Term Insurance qualification is required.
• RE5 and Short-Term Insurance qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle personal lines underwriting amendments.
• Respond to client and broker enquiries.
• Assist walk-in clients with their insurance requirements.
• Assist with compliance requirements and activation of new business.
• Deliver exceptional service while supporting our Personal Lines team.

Skills

Client service

Underwriting

Communication

Short-Term Insurance knowledge

Education

Matric certificate

RE5 qualification

Short-term insurance qualification

Tools

Cardinal system

Insurer platforms (Santam/Old Mutual Insure)

Job description

Description

• Class of Business (Short-Term Insurance).
• Experience working on insurer platforms such as Santam, Old Mutual Insure and similar insurer systems will be advantageous.
• Experience using the Cardinal system will be beneficial.

Requirements:

• Valid Matric Certificate.
• Class of Business (Short-Term Insurance).
• RE5 qualification.
• Previous Personal Lines underwriting experience.
• Valid Short-term Insurance qualification.
• Experience working on insurer platforms such as Santam, Old Mutual Insure and similar insurer systems will be advantageous.
• Experience using the Cardinal system will be beneficial.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Handle personal lines underwriting amendments.
• Respond to client and broker enquiries.
• Assist walk-in clients with their insurance requirements.
• Assist with compliance requirements and the activation of new business.
• Deliver exceptional service while supporting our Personal Lines team.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.