Underwriter (Short Term Insurance)

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Short Term Underwriter for a role based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will assist clients with documentation and insurance cover requirements, ensuring all policies are correctly managed. A full Short-Term Insurance Qualification and at least 3 years of experience are essential. This position offers a chance to work with a prominent name in the Insurance Industry.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Minimum 3 years of underwriting or policy administration experience.
• Driver’s license and own transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with all documentation from quotation to finalisation.
• Ensure follow-up and completion of required documentation.
• Handle broker enquiries and provide solutions.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Policy administration

Client documentation management

Education

Full Short-Term Insurance Qualification

Tools

TIAL system

Job description

Overview

Our Client, a prominent name in the Insurance Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Short Term Underwriter (Personal and Commercial Lines) to their team based in Johannesburg (West Rand).

Requirements

• Matric
• Full Short-Term Insurance Qualification or currently studying towards it.
• Date of first appointment on the FSCA Representative Register with license categories in Short-Term Insurance: Personal and Commercial Lines.
• Minimum 3 years of underwriting or policy administration experience.
• Driver’s license and own transport.
• TIAL system knowledge will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with all documentation and short-term insurance cover requirements, from quotation to finalisation of cover.
• Ensure all required documentation is followed up and completed.
• Validate endorsements and amendments on policies, re-insurance requirements, and cover.
• Check that instructions given to insurers are correctly reflected on policy schedules received.
• Handle all broker enquiries and provide appropriate solution processes.
• Draft cover confirmation letters for distribution to clients.
• Record document flow on the electronic filing system.
• Attend to policy renewals and acceptances.