Remote Insurance Underwriter: Flexible Hours & Risk Expert

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Insurance Underwriter to join their fully distributed team serving clients across South Africa. You will assess applications to determine risk exposure and set premiums, working independently from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of underwriting experience, strong data analytics, and excellent remote communication. You will use underwriting software to ensure profitable portfolios and adhere to risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of insurance underwriting experience with risk assessment expertise.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze insurance applications for risk per guidelines.
• Determine policy terms, conditions, and premium rates.
• Use data analytics and tools to guide risk selection.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records in the system.
• Stay updated on industry and regulatory changes.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business or related field

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Insurance Underwriter to join their fully distributed team serving clients across South Africa. You will assess applications to determine risk exposure and set premiums, working independently from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of underwriting experience, strong data analytics, and excellent remote communication. You will use underwriting software to ensure profitable portfolios and adhere to risk management strategies.