Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career progression

Dynamic office in Centurion

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an efficient Underwriting Assistant to support the insurance underwriting team. You will gather data, prepare quotes, manage policy documents, and help ensure smooth operations in Gauteng.

The role expects organizational accuracy, proficiency with Excel, and strong communication with brokers and internal teams. This entry-level position offers health benefits and room for growth in underwriting expertise.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with insurance terminology and basic underwriting principles is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently in Centurion.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in analyzing risk information and policy applications.
• Prepare policy documentation, quotations, and endorsements for review.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Communicate with brokers and agents to gather necessary underwriting information.
• Process policy changes and updates in the underwriting system.
• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Underwriting basics

Centurion

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an efficient and proactive Underwriting Assistant to join their esteemed insurance team based in Centurion . This role provides essential support to the underwriting department, assisting underwriters in evaluating and pricing insurance risks. You will be responsible for gathering data, preparing quotes, managing policy documentation, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for analytical tasks and a desire to develop expertise in underwriting, contributing to the profitable growth of the business in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in analyzing risk information and policy applications.
• Prepare policy documentation, quotations, and endorsements for review.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Communicate with brokers and agents to gather necessary underwriting information.
• Process policy changes and updates in the underwriting system.
• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within the insurance industry .
• Familiarity with insurance terminology and basic underwriting principles is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaunt with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently in Centurion .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of underwriting .
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan.
• A professional and dynamic office environment in Centurion .
• Potential for career advancement within the organization in Gauteng .