Personal Lines Underwriter - Grow with Brokers

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company has a 6-month fixed-term opportunity for an Underwriter in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of brokers, providing personal lines underwriting services. Responsibilities include underwriting policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in personal lines underwriting and relevant qualifications. This role emphasizes strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year administrative experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience in personal lines underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites policies according to the underwriting guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and decide to accept or decline risk.
• Rate policies in keeping with underwriting guidelines.
• General enquiries such as cover, products, processes.
• Request, obtain and/or provide necessary information to brokers.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

FAIS compliant

NQF Level 4 qualification in Short-Term Insurance

Regulatory Examination Level 5 (RE5)

Job description

A leading insurance company has a 6-month fixed-term opportunity for an Underwriter in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of brokers, providing personal lines underwriting services. Responsibilities include underwriting policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in personal lines underwriting and relevant qualifications. This role emphasizes strong administrative skills and attention to detail.