Underwriting Administrator - Commercial Lines

Placements24; Bellville; Híbrido; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an Underwriting Administrator for a well-established insurer in Centurion, Gauteng. You will support the underwriting team in commercial lines, manage policy records, and assist with underwriting-ready documentation.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years admin experience, and proficiency in MS Office. Hybrid work arrangements are offered with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Formación

• 2+ years in an administrative role, preferably in insurance.
• Solid understanding of insurance principles, especially commercial lines.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience with insurance administration systems (e.g., XPlan, Generic) is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with brokers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidentiality and data integrity are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Process new commercial insurance applications with complete documentation.
• Issue policy documents, endorsements, and renewal notices accurately.
• Maintain and update policyholder records in the core system.
• Liaise with brokers/agents to gather underwriting information.
• Assist underwriters with risk analysis reports and presentations.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
• Respond to broker queries regarding policy details and procedures.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the underwriting team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Contribute to process improvements within the administrative function.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Outlook

XPlan

Generic

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a well-established insurer with a strong presence in **Centurion, Gauteng**, is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Underwriting Administrator. This role is crucial for supporting the underwriting team in the commercial lines division, ensuring the smooth processing of new business, renewals, and endorsements. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining accurate policy records and providing administrative support to underwriters, enabling them to focus on risk assessment and decision-making. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced administrative environment and possesses a solid understanding of insurance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for career development within the insurance sector in **Centurion**.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new commercial insurance applications, ensuring all necessary documentation is received and compliant.
• Issue policy documents, endorsements, and renewal notices accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update policyholder records in the core administration system.
• Liaise with brokers and agents to gather additional information required for underwriting.
• Assist underwriters in preparing risk analysis reports and presentations.
• Handle general administrative tasks, including filing, correspondence, and data entry.
• Respond to broker queries regarding policy details and administrative procedures.
• Support the underwriting team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal underwriting guidelines.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the administrative function.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Understanding of insurance principles, particularly in commercial lines of business.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with insurance administration systems (e.g., XPlan, Generic) is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with brokers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and taking on new responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Familiarity with the Gauteng business environment is beneficial.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and a retirement fund.
• This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth and development, with training provided on various commercial insurance products and systems.
• The Hybrid work arrangement offers a blend of office-based collaboration and the flexibility of remote work.
• You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence, working in a modern office environment in Centurion.
• This is a chance to build a lasting career in a stable and respected insurance company.