Underwriting Assistant - Property Insurance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund contribution

Structured training program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for its Mahikeng, North West branch to provide administrative and analytical support to the property underwriting team.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing policy documents, assisting with risk assessment, broker liaison, filing, and generating management reports. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 certificate; diploma in insurance/business administration advantageous.
• Experienced in administration, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters with processing new business applications and renewals for property insurance.
• Enter data into underwriting systems and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and related correspondence.
• Collect documents from brokers and clients; conduct initial reviews of applications.
• Support risk assessment by organizing information and basic data analysis.
• Respond to broker and client inquiries regarding policy status and admin matters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Assist with reports and management information as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team.

Skills

Administrative skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Diploma in Insurance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist insurer, is seeking a meticulous and organized Underwriting Assistant to provide crucial administrative and analytical support to their property insurance underwriting team in Mahikeng, North West . This role is essential for the smooth operation of the underwriting department, involving tasks such as data entry, policy issuance support, risk assessment assistance, and broker liaison. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in developing a career within the insurance sector. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow professionally within a supportive environment in Mahikeng. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our property insurance operations, supporting our underwriters in providing timely and effective solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in processing new business applications and policy renewals for property insurance.
• Accurately enter data into underwriting systems and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and other related correspondence.
• Conduct initial reviews of applications and gather necessary documentation from brokers and clients.
• Support underwriters in risk assessment by organizing information and performing basic data analysis.
• Respond to broker and client inquiries regarding policy status and administrative matters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for underwriting files.
• Assist with the generation of reports and management information as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate is essential; a relevant certificate or diploma in insurance or business administration is advantageous.
• Proven administrative experience, preferably within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn about property insurance.
• Familiarity with underwriting principles or insurance terminology is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for increments based on performance.
• Contribution towards medical aid and provident fund.
• Structured training program to build foundational insurance knowledge.
• Opportunities for career progression within the underwriting department.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Be part of a key operational role within the Mahikeng branch.