Senior Commercial Underwriter - Hybrid Work & Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Commercial Underwriter with a proven track record to evaluate and manage commercial insurance risks. You will determine premiums, define policy terms, and work with brokers and internal teams to support growth and stability.

The role requires at least four years in commercial underwriting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with underwriting software and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance products including property, casualty, and specialty lines.
• Proven ability to perform risk analysis and sound underwriting judgments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with underwriting software and data analysis tools.
• A Finance or Business related degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess commercial insurance proposals for risks and compliance.
• Set premiums and policy conditions for new and existing business.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and agents.
• Collaborate with claims to analyze loss trends and inform strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics and regulatory changes.
• Provide expert underwriting guidance to internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Risk analysis

Education

Finance degree

Business degree

Related field

Tools

Underwriting software

Data analysis

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Commercial Underwriter with a proven track record to evaluate and manage commercial insurance risks. You will determine premiums, define policy terms, and work with brokers and internal teams to support growth and stability.

The role requires at least four years in commercial underwriting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with underwriting software and data analysis tools.