Property Underwriter

Antal International South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Mid/Snr Underwriter to manage a Corporate Property Insurance portfolio. You’ll handle new and renewal business while applying your underwriting skills to ensure sound risk assessment and pricing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and holds FAIS accreditation. This role offers a competitive CTC package including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive CTC package

Performance bonus structure

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of corporate or high-end commercial property underwriting experience.
• Strong technical underwriting skills including facultative reinsurance knowledge and policy wording expertise.
• Full FAIS accreditation and RE5.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite within delegated authority and prepare quotations.
• Review survey reports and manage accounts.
• Resolve broker queries and support colleagues.

Skills

Corporate property underwriting experience

Technical underwriting expertise

Facultative reinsurance knowledge

Business development acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Full FAIS accreditation and RE5

Job description

Overview

Mid Snr / Snr. Underwriter – JHB

Location : JHB Gauteng

Are you looking to take ownership from cradle to grave of a Corporate Property Insurance portfolio where your expertise drives both growth and profitability? In this role you’ll manage new and renewal business while applying your underwriting skills to ensure sound risk assessment, accurate pricing and well-structured terms and conditions. You’ll be working in a corporate niche UMA environment that promotes autonomy, strategic decision-making and encourages innovative forward thinking.

You’ll collaborate closely with brokers and clients, building trusted relationships through regular engagement, clear communication and exceptional service. From handling surveys and policy wordings to managing international programmes and premium processing you’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact while being part of a supportive growth-driven team.

Were looking for someone who :

• Brings at least 5 years corporate or high-end commercial property underwriting experience
• Strong technical UW expertise that includes facultative reinsurance knowledge and policy wording expertise
• Is confident engaging with brokers and developing business opportunities
• Holds full FAIS accreditation and RE5 (a post-qualification is advantageous)
• Has strong attention to detail, independence and the ability to work strategically

Responsibilities

• What you’ll do day-to-day: Underwrite within delegated authority, prepare quotations, review survey reports, manage accounts, resolve broker queries and support colleagues when needed, all while growing your technical expertise across rating tools, methodologies and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of corporate or high-end commercial property underwriting experience
• Strong technical underwriting skills including facultative reinsurance knowledge and policy wording expertise
• Full FAIS accreditation and RE5 (post-qualification advantageous)

What you’ll get

• A competitive CTC package (including pension, medical aid, group life and cell phone allowance)
• A performance bonus structure
• Flexible working hours (core hours 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, office-based)
• A culture that values autonomy, accountability and professional growth

If you’re an experienced Property Underwriter who thrives on responsibility and client engagement, this is your chance to join a dynamic, agile and growing organisation with an international footprint.

Apply today and take your career forward.

Key Skills

Administration, ABAP, Arabic Faculty, Facility Management, Health And Safety Management, Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1