Underwriter - Commercial Lines

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join a dynamic underwriting team and play a key role in managing profitable commercial insurance portfolios. Key Responsibilities: Underwrite commercial insurance policies, including new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy amendments. Prepare and review quotations for commercial clients. Evaluate risks and make underwriting decisions in line with company guidelines and mandates. Negotiate renewal terms and ensure retention targets are achieved. Support business growth by collaborating with sales and stakeholder teams. Manage policy administration accurately and efficiently. Arrange and monitor surveys and survey requirements where necessary. Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Resolve client queries and provide exceptional service delivery. Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies. Minimum Requirements: Matric. NQF Level 5 Qualification in Short-Term Insurance. Regulatory Examination (RE) Certification. Commercial Lines Class of Business certification. DOFA confirmation. Minimum 5 years' commercial underwriting experience. Proven experience underwriting commercial insurance policies, including new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy amendments. Experience working for an insurer or broker with delegated underwriting authority. Ability to assess commercial risks and make binding underwriting decisions in accordance with underwriting guidelines. Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and the financial services industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience working on the Cardinal 360 (C360) system will be advantageous. Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. High ethical standards and strong sense of accountability. Why Apply? This opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing team where your underwriting expertise will directly contribute to business growth, client retention, and service excellence. If you are passionate about commercial insurance and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. For Finance Roles: For more exciting Actuarial & Analytics vacancies , please visit: Network Recruitment International I also specialise in recruiting: Actuarial (Life, Short-Term, Pensions, Health, Quant) Data Science & Advanced Analytics Pricing & Product Modelling Market, Credit & Quantitative Risk Machine Learning & AI Specialists If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Kholo Mongalo Recruitment Researcher - Actuarial & Analytics Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kholo Mongalo on LinkedIn