Senior Commercial Underwriting Support Lead

Sanlam Limited; Bellville, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an Operations Underwriting - Support Manager in Bellville, South Africa. This role involves maintaining the integrity of underwriting processes, supporting operational teams in meeting commercial mandate requirements, and developing skills training programs. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of insurance industry experience, strong commercial underwriting knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Inclusive workplace culture

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ insurance industry experience with meaningful exposure to commercial underwriting.
• Experience in developing skills or training programmes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Commercial Contact Centers with role mandate requirements.
• Track and report on Commercial mandate and skill gaps.
• Review and audit underwriting decisions against possible exposures in Commercial Operations.

Skills

Strong coaching and leadership skills

Commercial underwriting knowledge

Exceptional customer service orientation

Computer literate (MS Office with strong Excel skills)

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Education

Minimum of 10 years’ insurance industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading financial services company seeks an Operations Underwriting - Support Manager in Bellville, South Africa. This role involves maintaining the integrity of underwriting processes, supporting operational teams in meeting commercial mandate requirements, and developing skills training programs. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of insurance industry experience, strong commercial underwriting knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.