Remote Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Remote Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team from home. You will gather information, process applications, and manage administrative tasks essential to risk assessment and policy issuance.

Ideal candidates have solid organizational abilities, are detail-oriented, and eager to learn underwriting principles in a fully remote setting. Training and career growth opportunities are provided, with a flexible virtual team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous admin or support experience, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills: databases, spreadsheets, word processing.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to liaise with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in gathering prospect information and forms.
• Process new business applications and endorsements with complete documentation.
• Conduct preliminary risk assessments to support underwriting decisions.
• Communicate with brokers, agents and clients to obtain missing information.
• Maintain underwriting files and databases and keep information up to date.
• Perform administrative duties: scheduling, correspondence, reporting.

Skills

Administrative experience

Insurance industry knowledge

Data entry & analysis

Communication skills

Remote work discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a proactive and organized Remote Underwriting Assistant to provide crucial support to their underwriting team. Working entirely from home, you will assist underwriters in gathering information, processing applications, and managing administrative tasks related to risk assessment and policy issuance. This role is perfect for someone with strong administrative skills and an interest in the insurance sector who thrives in a self-directed, remote environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the underwriting process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in gathering and organizing prospect information, including application forms, financial statements, and inspection reports.
• Process new business applications and existing policy endorsements, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conduct preliminary risk assessments and data analysis to support underwriter decision-making.
• Communicate with brokers, agents, and clients to obtain missing information or clarify application details.
• Maintain underwriting files and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and generating reports.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within the insurance industry or a related financial services field.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with computer systems, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A keen interest in learning the principles and practices of insurance underwriting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive training on underwriting processes and insurance products.
• Access to relevant professional development resources and potential for career growth.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.