Remote Commercial Insurance Underwriter: Grow Your Portfolio

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical aid and retirement/fn

Competitive salary and incentives

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Insurance Underwriter focused on Commercial Lines in South Africa. The role involves evaluating and underwriting commercial risks, setting terms and pricing to ensure profitability, and managing relationships with brokers from a home office.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in commercial lines underwriting, proficiency with underwriting software and MS Office, and a tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Risk Management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial lines underwriting.
• Ability to analyze complex commercial risks and financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Experience working remotely and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and MS Office.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new and renewal commercial insurance applications.
• Determine policy terms, conditions, and pricing structures.
• Communicate with brokers to gather information and clarify underwriting requirements.
• Maintain relationships with distribution partners.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and contribute to planning.
• Use underwriting systems to manage workload and document decisions.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Risk Management

Tools

Underwriting software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Insurance Underwriter focused on Commercial Lines in South Africa. The role involves evaluating and underwriting commercial risks, setting terms and pricing to ensure profitability, and managing relationships with brokers from a home office.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in commercial lines underwriting, proficiency with underwriting software and MS Office, and a tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Risk Management.