Permanent Short-Term Insurance Underwriter | Placement Point Vacancies
Job Description
Placement Point Vacancies – Short-term Insurance Underwriter
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Company: Placement Point
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Insurance
Short-Term Insurance Underwriter Opportunity at Placement Point
Duties:
- Assess and evaluate insurance applications to determine risk exposure
- Apply underwriting guidelines to approve, decline, or modify coverage terms
- Prepare and issue quotations, policies, endorsements, and renewals
- Liaise with brokers and clients to clarify documentation and negotiate terms
- Ensure compliance with FAIS, POPIA, and internal governance standards
- Maintain accurate records and support internal audits and reporting
- Analyze claims trends and underwriting data to refine pricing models
- Recommend improvements to underwriting criteria and operational workflows
- Manage policy amendments, cancellations, and retention strategies
- Provide technical advice and respond to underwriting queries
Requirements:
- Fully computer literate with strong Excel skills
- Knowledge of SIS Insurers platform and prior working experience is beneficial
- RE1 qualification is advantageous
- Product training and expertise in key agencies such as SIS, Osprey, and Santam
- In-depth knowledge and strong skills in domestic, commercial, HCV, and GIT underwriting
- Proficiency in quote comparisons
- Experience in compliance, with an RE5 qualification preferred
Join Placement Point and advance your career in short-term insurance underwriting with a dynamic team. Apply now!
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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