Underwriter (EE)

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in the short-term insurance sector is on the lookout for a skilled Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with clients, manage documentation, and ensure effective policy administration. The ideal candidate will have strong underwriting experience and a passion for delivering excellent client service. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of the team and the satisfaction of clients. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in underwriting or policy administration.
• Must have a driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with documentation and insurance cover requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is completed and followed up.
• Handle broker enquiries and provide solutions.

Skills

Underwriting

Policy Administration

Client Documentation

TIAL System Knowledge

Education

Matric

Full Short Term Insurance Qualification

Tools

TIAL System

Job description

Our client, a leader in the short-term insurance industry, is seeking to employ an Underwriter to join their team based in Johannesburg (Boskruin).

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Requirements :

• Matric and Full Short Term Insurance Qualification or Studying towards.
• Date of First Appointment on the FSCA Representative Register with License Categories in Short Term Insurance : Personal and Commercial Lines.
• Minimum 1 year’s underwriting / policy administration experience.
• Driver's License and Own transport preferable.
• TIAL system knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities :

• Assist client with all documentation and short-term insurance cover requirements, from quotation to finalization of cover.
• Ensuring all required documentation is followed up and completed.
• Validation of endorsements and amendments on policies.
• Re-Insurance requirements and cover.
• Checking that instructions given to Insurer are correctly done on policy schedules received.
• Handling all broker enquiries and providing appropriate solution process.
• Drafting cover confirmation letters for distribution to clients.
• Recording of document flow on electronic filing system.
• Attendance of policy renewals and acceptances.
• Ensuring that renewals are distributed timeously and that underwriting deadlines are met.
• Inception of new business policies and data capturing.
• Ensuring feedback is sent to broker, advising of sums insured or confirming policy changes.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.