Senior Underwriter

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Underwriter position available in Paarl. You will manage personal and commercial short-term insurance administration, process new business and renewals, and provide client service within the Santam framework.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, FAIS credits/RE5 advantageous, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' short-term insurance experience.
• FAIS credits or RE5 advantageous.
• Knowledge of Santam systems and compliant processing.
• Strong administration and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal and commercial short-term insurance administration.
• Process new business, including quotations, activation and compliance.
• Service existing client portfolios and process policy amendments.
• Handle renewals, reinstatements and cancellations.
• Issue policies and quotations using the Santam system.
• Obtain and compare quotations from different insurance providers.
• Handle general and commercial insurance enquiries.
• Perform basic underwriting in line with insurer guidelines.
• Complete required compliance documentation.
• Provide client service and general administrative support.

Skills

Insurance admin

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Communication (Afrikaans & English)

Education

Grade 12

FAIS credits (60 credits, NQF4)

RE5 advantageous

Tools

Santam systems

Job description

Senior Underwriter position available in Paarl.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage personal and commercial short-term insurance administration.
• Process new business, including quotations, activation and compliance.
• Service existing client portfolios and process policy amendments.
• Handle renewals, reinstatements and cancellations.
• Issue policies and quotations using the Santam system.
• Obtain and compare quotations from different insurance providers.
• Handle general and commercial insurance enquiries.
• Perform basic underwriting in line with insurer guidelines.
• Complete required compliance documentation.
• Provide client service and general administrative support.

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• FAIS credits (60 credits at NQF Level 4) and/or RE5 advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' short-term insurance experience.
• Knowledge of Santam systems.
• Computer literate with strong administration skills.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in Afrikaans and English.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive, driven and able to take initiative.