About the position
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Underwriter.
You will underwrite, issue, and service commercial lines policies, end-to-end, owning quotes, new business, renewals, amendments, and queries, while safeguarding quality, compliance, and client retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, interpret, and finalise instructions from clients, brokers, and stakeholders per SLA
- Issue policies in line with the new business workflow
- Process quotes, new business, amendments, and client queries
- Action renewals, cancellations, endorsements, and corrective actions
- Adhere to internal/external processes, guidelines, mandates, and SLAs
- Drive client retention through responsive, solutions-focused service
Requirements
- 3-5 years' commercial lines underwriting experience
- RE5, Class of Business - Commercial Lines, and full NQF4 with relevant FAIS credits
- Preferred system experience: TIAL
- Strong knowledge of short-term insurance legislation, regulations, and compliance
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Relationship builder who aligns with the company's ethos and values
What's In It for You
- Market-related compensation
- Great family culture
- Contribution toward Medical Insurance Scheme or Retirement Annuity
Desired Skills:
- Commercial underwriting
- TIAL
- Short-Term Insurance
- Policy Issuance & Renewals
- Risk Assessment
- Claims & Endorsements Processing
- Insurance Legislation & Compliance
- FAIS & RE5 Knowledge
- Client Relationship Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Investments, Insurance & Assurance
- 2 to 5 years Risk Assessment
