
Underwriting Administrator
- Claremont, Cape Town
- R16,000-20,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : IT
BASIC SALARY : R16 000.00 – R20 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:
- Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
- 1–3 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
- 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
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.