Remote Specialty Insurance Underwriter - Niche Risk Expert

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Insurance Underwriter specializing in Specialty Lines to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will assess submissions, price terms, and manage a portfolio of niche risks.

The role requires deep market knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with brokers and agents. CPCU/ARM designations are desirable, and a culture of remote excellence is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Extensive underwriting experience with specialty lines.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• Experience with remote client interactions and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite specialty insurance risks, including Professional Liability, Cyber, or Environmental exposures.
• Analyze applications, financial statements, and risk control reports to evaluate acceptability and hazards.
• Determine premiums, terms, conditions, and coverage limits for specialty policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and agents in specialty insurance.
• Monitor performance of the book of business and manage profitability.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and market developments.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Specialty insurance knowledge

Analytical skills

Remote communication

Decision making

Education

CPCU

ARM

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Insurance Underwriter specializing in Specialty Lines to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will assess submissions, price terms, and manage a portfolio of niche risks.

The role requires deep market knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with brokers and agents. CPCU/ARM designations are desirable, and a culture of remote excellence is emphasized.