Our client a well-established company based in Claremont Cape Town is looking for a detail-oriented Underwriting Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have Matric/Grade 12 along with 13 years of administrative experience in an insurance or underwriting environment. A strong understanding of individual life underwriting is essential as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint). A relevant diploma or industry-related qualification is advantageous. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills be organized open to learning modern technologies and able to solve problems effectively to support both technical and business needs.
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : IT BASIC SALARY : R16 000.00 R20 000.00 START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
13 years of administrative experience in an insurance or underwriting environment
Knowledge of individual life underwriting (essential)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
A relevant diploma or certificate in insurance business administration or a related field (advantageous)
Industry-relevant qualification
Exceptional communication skills
Organized with a willingness to continuously learn new technologies
Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on optimizing performance and meeting both technical and business needs
DUTIES:
Assist underwriters with the preparation review and processing of new insurance applications renewals and endorsements
Ensure all submitted documentation is complete accurate and comply with company policies and underwriting guidelines
Maintain and update policyholder records in underwriting and document management systems
Liaise with brokers clients and other departments to obtain missing information or clarify details
Track pending applications and follow up to ensure timely completion
Generate and distribute policy documents quotations and correspondence
Perform data entry document scanning and file management to support underwriting operations
Prepare regular reports summaries and status updates for the underwriting team and management
Support underwriters with administrative tasks related to risk assessments pricing and renewals
Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory standards in all administrative activities
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