Underwriter: Short-Term Insurance

TWK Agri (Pty) Ltd.; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an Underwriter for Short-Term Insurance in the Financial Services division in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on underwriting and renewing policies, evaluating applications, and aligning decisions with company strategy.

You will support clients and brokers, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to continuous process improvements through data analysis.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required or equivalent.
• A relevant degree in Finance, Insurance or Business is advantageous.
• RE5 certification is required.
• 2-3 years underwriting experience in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and renew short-term policies.
• Evaluate insurance applications and renewals.
• Make informed underwriting decisions aligned with company strategy.
• Prepare and maintain policy documentation per legal standards.
• Assist clients and brokers with underwriting queries, quotations, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with FAIS, POPIA and related regulations.
• Analyse underwriting data and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Time management

Pressure handling

Education

Matric / Grade 12

A degree in Finance, Insurance or Business

RE5 certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Underwriter: Short-Term Insurance within the Financial Services division in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

This role involves underwriting and renewing short-term insurance policies, evaluating applications, and making informed decisions aligned with company strategy. The underwriter will support clients and brokers, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to continuous process improvements through data analysis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Primary focus on Short-term policy underwriting/renewals
• Evaluate insurance applications and renewals
• Make informed underwriting decisions aligned with company strategy
• Prepare and maintain policy documentation in line with legal standards
• Support clients and brokers with underwriting queries, quotations, and renewals
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (FAIS, POPIA, etc.)
• Analyse underwriting data and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• A relevant degree in Finance, Insurance or Business (advantageous)
• RE5 certification
• 2-3 years' underwriting experience in Insurance
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Customer-focused with solid problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Take the next step in your career with TWK Agri, a trusted leader in agriculture and beyond.

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