JE 16989 - Commercial Underwriter – Insurance Industry

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

JE 16989 - Commercia..

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
JE 16989 - Commercial Underwriter – Insurance Industry

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a leading short-term insurance provider, specialising in commercial and motor insurance solutions. The company is known for its technical expertise, client-centric culture, and commitment to service excellence.

Job Description

A well-established and growing short-term insurance company is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join their professional underwriting team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive technical underwriting support across commercial lines, assist senior management with loss ratio and claims analysis, and maintain exceptional service standards with brokers and clients.

This role requires a confident, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of commercial underwriting processes.

Qualifications

Matric / Senior Certificate – essential

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial Underwriting (short-term insurance).
Sound understanding of Motor and Non-Motor commercial risks.
Proven technical underwriting experience within an insurance company or underwriting management agency (UMA) preferred.
Strong computer literacy – particularly TIAL and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
RE5 Qualification (Advantageous)
Class of Business: Commercial Lines (Advantageous)
Exposure to risk surveys and underwriting audits (Advantageous)

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