Remote Commercial Property Underwriter Flexible Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and incentives

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Extensive training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Insurance Underwriter specializing in Commercial Property to join a virtual team. You will underwrite commercial property risks, assess profitability, and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines from a remote home office in South Africa.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting while collaborating with brokers and agents to structure appropriate insurance

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of commercial property underwriting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial property risks, contracts, and market practices.
• Proven ability to analyze complex risks and make sound judgments.
• Excellent remote communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with underwriting software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial property insurance applications, setting terms and pricing.
• Analyze financial statements, schedules, and loss history for risk assessment.
• Ensure decisions comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with brokers and agents to understand client needs.
• Provide underwriting guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio growth and retention.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategies.
• Contribute to underwriting guidelines and tools refinement.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and ensure timely responses.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Remote work

Education

Matriculation certificate or equivalent

ACII/ANZIIF designation preferred

Tools

Underwriting software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Insurance Underwriter specializing in Commercial Property to join a virtual team. You will underwrite commercial property risks, assess profitability, and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines from a remote home office in South Africa.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting while collaborating with brokers and agents to structure appropriate insurance