Commercial Underwriter
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Job Location:
Margate - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Commercial Underwriter
Join a trusted insurance brokerage and binder holder on the KZN South Coast.
Margate KwaZulu-Natal R14 000 - R17 000 medical aid pension annual bonus 08:00 17:00
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established insurance brokerage and binder holder with a reputation for professionalism integrity and exceptional client service. Based in the KZN South Coast they provide tailored insurance solutions to businesses and individuals while maintaining strong partnerships with leading insurers. The company offers a supportive environment where commitment and accuracy are recognised and rewarded.
The Role: Commercial Underwriter
The Commercial Underwriter will play a key role in assessing evaluating and administering commercial insurance policies. Youll be responsible for ensuring that underwriting processes are accurate compliant and efficient while delivering a high standard of client service. Although training is available the ideal candidate will already hold the relevant industry qualifications and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- 2 years experience in commercial underwriting within a brokerage or binder environment (training can be provided if needed)
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Assess evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance risks within binder mandates.
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Prepare review and issue quotations renewals and endorsements
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Liaise with clients brokers and insurers to ensure accurate and timely policy administration
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Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines internal policies and regulatory requirements
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across systems and files
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Assist with binder reporting and contribute to adherence to service-level agreements
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Deliver professional timely and client-focused service at all times
About You
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Matric (NQF Level 4) with a recognised industry qualification or higher
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Regulatory Exam 5 (RE5)
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Class of Business certification
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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) minimum 18 points per year
- Experience in commercial underwriting within a brokerage or binder environment (preferred but not essential if willing to train)
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Strong attention to detail accuracy and organisational skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Committed hardworking and eager to grow within the insurance sector
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Computer Skills
- Fraud
- Math
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Financial Analysis
- negotiation
- Phone Etiquette
