Underwriting Assistant - Medical Aid

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and retirement */

On-the-job training

Career growth within underwriting

Stable working environment

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized Underwriting Assistant to support the Medical Aid division in Polokwane. This entry-level role provides administrative and analytical support to the underwriting team, handling applications, processing policies, and maintaining policyholder records.

The position offers an opportunity to build a career in Limpopo's financial services sector with on-the-job training and clear growth potential within underwriting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field education is a plus.
• Administrative or office support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with medical aid or health insurance processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing medical aid applications and policy changes.
• Verify applicant information and ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Enter and maintain accurate policyholder data in company databases.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policy status and coverage.
• Prepare policy documents and correspondence for issuance.
• Support underwriting team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare insurance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Related field education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support their Medical Aid division in Polokwane . This role provides crucial administrative and analytical support to the underwriting team, assisting in the evaluation of applications, processing policies, and ensuring accuracy in policy documentation. You will play a key part in the smooth operation of the underwriting process, handling inquiries and maintaining policyholder records. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in the healthcare insurance sector to build a career in Limpopo 's financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing medical aid applications and policy changes.


• Verify applicant information and ensure all required documentation is complete.


• Enter and maintain accurate policyholder data in the company's database systems.


• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding policy status and coverage.


• Prepare policy documents and correspondence for issuance to clients.


• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in a related field is a plus.


• Previous administrative or office support experience is preferred.


• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Familiarity with medical aid or health insurance processes is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• On-the-job training and opportunities for career growth within underwriting.


• Stable working environment in Polokwane .


• Paid time off and company holidays.