Senior Insurance Underwriter - Nelspruit Growth & Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Underwriting tools

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriting Specialist in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on evaluating applications, calculating premiums, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.

Strong analytical skills and 3–5 years of underwriting experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in insurance underwriting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review applications to determine risk acceptability and coverage terms.
• Analyze applicant information including financial data and risk factors.
• Calculate and set premiums based on risk and guidelines.
• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with policies and regulations.
• Communicate decisions with brokers, agents, and clients.
• Maintain accurate records of underwriting activities.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Assist in training junior underwriters.
• Refine underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Risk Management

Tools

Underwriting software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriting Specialist in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on evaluating applications, calculating premiums, and ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.

Strong analytical skills and 3–5 years of underwriting experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.