Designation:
Underwriting Consultant | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal | Permanent
Category:
Administration and Operations
Job Level:
Skilled technical and academically qualified workers, junior management, supervisors, foremen and superintendents
Posted by:
PSG Financial Services
Posted on:
04 Aug 2025
Reference Number:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide underwriting assistance to the Insurance Adviser. The position will focus on both commercial and personal lines underwriting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel and Outlook)
• NQF Level 4 Certificate in Short term insurance
• RE5 successfully completed
• DOFA confirmation from FSCA
• 3- 5 years relevant work experience in Short term insurance – Commercial and personal lines
• Must reside in Pietermaritzburg or within daily travelling distance

• Liaising with clients and advisers
• Preparing quotations
• Liaising and providing feedback to clients of underwriting progress.
• Handling client queries
• Underwriting Management: the daily underwritings process preparing Renewals, Sourcing acceptance terms
• Recording details and information on relevant systems
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Bridging the gap between the office and insurance companies
• Maintaining a good working relationship with insurers
• Reporting
• Manage client retention and existing policies
• iComply
• Understanding policy wording and various products
• Claims processing where necessary