Senior Underwriting Administrator: Client & Quote Lead

Dis-Chem Life; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Life is recruiting a Senior Underwriting Administrator to support the underwriting team in delivering accurate, client-focused service. You will process applications, evaluate risk, schedule medical assessments, and present underwriting decisions clearly to clients.

Key duties include liaising with clients and agents, maintaining underwriting data, and ensuring compliant, timely quotes. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an administrative or underwriting support role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties to support underwriting workflows.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date underwriting data and records.
• Monitor application progress and escalate issues as required.
• Contact clients and schedule medical appointments with 3rd party providers.
• Communicate with clients and agents to gather all necessary information.
• Create and Present underwriting decisions and quotes to clients in a confident, RE5-compliant manner.
• Explain decisions clearly, addressing client questions while maintaining professional.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Independent worker

Client engagement

Education

High School Certificate

Higher Certificate in Financial Services

RE5 Certificate

Job description

Dis-Chem Life is recruiting a Senior Underwriting Administrator to support the underwriting team in delivering accurate, client-focused service. You will process applications, evaluate risk, schedule medical assessments, and present underwriting decisions clearly to clients.

Key duties include liaising with clients and agents, maintaining underwriting data, and ensuring compliant, timely quotes. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential for success.