Underwriter

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

Were looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Underwriter who thrives on turning complex information into confident decisions. This isnt just about crunching numbers its about protecting business, building strong relationships, and making calls that matter. If you love solving puzzles, weighing risks, and working in a dynamic environment where no two days look the same, then this role was designed for you.Duties & Responsibilities:

Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances:

Evaluate and decide on referrals that fall outside the UMA mandate.
Arrange facultative reinsurance or special acceptances for risks above treaty limits.
Ensure that all placements align with company underwriting guidelines.
Reinsurance Renewals:

Compile and circulate renewal packs in partnership with UMAs and internal stakeholders.
Gather, review, and present accurate data to treaty reinsurers.
Negotiate renewal terms and secure treaty support for all UMAs.
Oversee the smooth completion of all administrative processes linked to renewals.
Stakeholder & Treaty Management:

Build and sustain strong working relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers.
Collaborate with UMAs and internal business partners to align strategies and support underwriting needs.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

A Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, or BCom Law/LLB.
2-4 years underwriting experience in short-term insurance.
Strong product, policy, and compliance knowledge.
Experience in a reinsurance environment will be a strong advantage.
Ability to critically review and assess your own work with attention to detail.
Confident with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel at an intermediate level.
Power BI skills would be a great bonus!

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