Senior Commercial Underwriter

Recruiter:

CFS Recruitment

Job Ref:

1403366453

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Are you an experienced Commercial Underwriter looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking insurance brokerage? Look no further! Our reputable brokerage is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated individual to join our team. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on providing tailored insurance solutions to our clients, we offer an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in the insurance industry. If you have a passion for underwriting, a keen eye for risk assessment, and a dedication to delivering exceptional service, we invite you to explore this opportunity further and become an integral part of our team. Join us in shaping the future of insurance as we continue to innovate and exceed expectations in meeting the diverse needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

New business quotations and policy alterations
Policy development and issuing
Review insurance applications for necessary information and accuracy
Premium calculation
Explain policy terms and conditions to clients and guide risk management
Provide notifications of accounts in arrears to clients and follow up on payments
Policy retentions
Processing cancellation instructions from clients and insurers where retention is not possible
Annual renewals and policy reviews
Document management and record keeping
Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of insurance processes
Engage in continuous learning and development
Adherence to company standard operating procedures and service level agreements

Experience and Qualification

Minimum 7 years of commercial underwriting experience in a binder broker environment
Candidate is required to have their RE5 certificate, a relevant NQF qualification, and CPD points
Must be proficient in Ms Word and Ms Excel
Candidate must have their own transport

Location

Durbank KZN

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