Senior Commercial Underwriter — Compliance & Renewals

The Recruitment Council; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council is recruiting for a seasoned Commercial Underwriter based in Durban. The role focuses on compliance-driven underwriting within a fast-paced environment, activating new business and managing renewal processes.

You will ensure documentation is complete, coordinate with brokers, and process amendments quickly while upholding regulatory standards. A minimum of 5 years in commercial underwriting is expected.

Qualifications

• Stronger analytical and problem-solving skills with a compliance focus.
• Solid understanding of insurance regulations and underwriting practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Activate new business on internal systems after insurer or binder manager approval.
• Ensure all required compliance documents are on file and diarised when necessary.
• Distribute new business documents to clients within 31 days of policy inception.
• Send renewal listings to brokers 3 months before expiry.
• Prepare renewal terms from insurers at least 60 days before renewal.
• Send updated renewal documents 31 days before renewal date.
• Confirm debit order arrangements prior to policy renewal dates.
• Schedule broker renewal meetings 60 days in advance.
• Confirm Letters of Appointment and Debit Order Authorisations are current.
• Complete policy amendments within 3 days of request or before system close-off.
• Acknowledge amendment instructions from clients on the same day received.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Interpreting underwriting guidelines

Education

RE5 Certificate

NQF Level 4: Short-Term Insurance

Job description

The Recruitment Council is recruiting for a seasoned Commercial Underwriter based in Durban. The role focuses on compliance-driven underwriting within a fast-paced environment, activating new business and managing renewal processes.

You will ensure documentation is complete, coordinate with brokers, and process amendments quickly while upholding regulatory standards. A minimum of 5 years in commercial underwriting is expected.