Commercial Insurance Underwriter

AJ Personnel

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Minimum Requirements
  • 3–5 Years’ experience in commercial underwriting within short-term insurance
  • RE5 certification essential
  • FAIS-compliant (relevant NQF qualification, minimum 120 credits)
  • Strong technical knowledge across multiple lines (e.g., property, liability, motor, engineering, etc.)
  • Proficient in MS Office and underwriting platforms (e.g., Pursuit, Nimbis, or similar)
  • Must be fluent in Afrikaans
  • Experience working in a brokerage or insurer environment
Responsibilities
  • Assess risk and determine appropriate coverage terms under their binder and other insurer agreements
  • Evaluate new business and renewal applications for commercial insurance coverage
  • Analyse risk exposures and determine appropriate premiums, terms, and conditions
  • Liaise with Stakeholders and internal teams to gather required documentation and provide feedback
  • Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company policy, risk appetite, and regulatory standards
  • Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation
  • Adherence to underwriting guidelines and product offerings
  • Monitor portfolio performance and flag or identify emerging risks
  • Work with Claims and Finance teams to ensure policy accuracy and risk alignment
TO APPLY:
  • Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
  • This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
  • However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
  • Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion.
  • AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.

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