Portfolio Insurance Manager – Short-Term & Commercial

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Fuel reimbursements

18 days annual leave

Working hours: 08:00–16:30

Performance incentives

Job summary

Morton Moore Pty Ltd in Bedfordview, Gauteng seeks a Portfolio Administrator/Manager to join our Commercial Underwriting team. This in-office role handles an existing client portfolio and grows it with new business while ensuring FAIS compliance.

You will develop client relationships, present quotations, negotiate terms with insurers, and provide risk assessments, policy advice, and claims support as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years' experience in the insurance industry, covering short-term, commercial, assets All Risks, personal lines and travel
• Proven experience managing and growing a client portfolio, including new business development and client retention
• RE5 and FAIS compliance
• NQF Level 4 or 5 in Short-Term Insurance, or an equivalent industry recognised qualification
• Sound knowledge of insurance products, underwriting principles and policy structures
• Strong sales, negotiation and client facing skills with excellent communication abilities
• High attention to detail, particularly with compliance and documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written
• Own vehicle and a valid driver's licence for client visits, as the role is office based

Responsibilities

• Manage and service an allocated portfolio of short-term and commercial insurance clients
• Actively source, develop and secure new business opportunities to grow the portfolio
• Build and maintain strong, long term client relationships that support retention
• Conduct regular client reviews and detailed risk assessmentsProvide tailored insurance solutions aligned with each client's needs and exposures
• Prepare and present professional quotations and proposals
• Negotiate terms, premiums and cover with insurers and underwriting partners
• Advise clients on policy structures, product options and cover enhancements
• Ensure all compliance and regulatory requirements, including FAIS, are adhered to
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation, including own administration
• Assist with claims support and resolution where required
• Attend client visits and meetings as needed to service and grow the portfolio
• Keep up to date with insurance products, market developments and underwriting principles

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Client facing

Communication

Attention to detail

Insurance knowledge

Education

NQF Level 4/5 in Short-Term Insurance

RE5 certification

FAIS compliance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Morton Moore Pty Ltd in Bedfordview, Gauteng seeks a Portfolio Administrator/Manager to join our Commercial Underwriting team. This in-office role handles an existing client portfolio and grows it with new business while ensuring FAIS compliance.

You will develop client relationships, present quotations, negotiate terms with insurers, and provide risk assessments, policy advice, and claims support as needed.