Senior Health Underwriter — Risk, Compliance & Insights

People Dimension; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 312,480 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension in Centurion is seeking an experienced Health Underwriter responsible for evaluating health insurance applications and determining risk levels. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in health underwriting, with the ability to interpret complex medical information and ensure compliance with underwriting standards.

The role offers a salary range of R28,000.00 – R35,000.00 and requires excellent analytical and communication skills, along with a strong educational background in health-related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in health underwriting.
• Proven experience in assessing medical risk and interpreting clinical information.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles and risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health insurance applications by reviewing medical histories.
• Document underwriting decisions clearly and ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and training to junior underwriters.
• Communicate underwriting decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to interpret complex medical information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Professional underwriting certification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

People Dimension in Centurion is seeking an experienced Health Underwriter responsible for evaluating health insurance applications and determining risk levels. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in health underwriting, with the ability to interpret complex medical information and ensure compliance with underwriting standards.

The role offers a salary range of R28,000.00 – R35,000.00 and requires excellent analytical and communication skills, along with a strong educational background in health-related fields.