Property Insurance Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an organized Underwriting Assistant to support the Property Insurance division in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on data entry, policy issuance, document management, and liaising with brokers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a matric certificate, administrative experience, and strong attention to detail. Remote work from Polokwane is possible, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to underwriting practices.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is essential; a tertiary qualification in insurance is advantageous.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience in insurance or financial services.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document handling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with property insurance concepts is a bonus.
• Based in or able to work remotely from Polokwane.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the property insurance underwriting team.
• Process new business applications, renewals, and endorsements accurately and efficiently.
• Enter and maintain policyholder data in the underwriting system.
• Prepare policy documents, certificates, and other relevant documentation for issuance.
• Review and verify information submitted by brokers and clients for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, agents, and internal departments regarding policy details and status.
• Manage and organize underwriting files, both physical and electronic.
• Assist underwriters with research and data gathering for risk assessment.
• Handle general inquiries related to property insurance policies.
• Support the team in achieving departmental objectives and service level agreements.

Connaissances

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Formation

Matric certificate

Insurance coursework

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an organized Underwriting Assistant to support the Property Insurance division in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on data entry, policy issuance, document management, and liaising with brokers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a matric certificate, administrative experience, and strong attention to detail. Remote work from Polokwane is possible, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to underwriting practices.