What Insurance Companies Jobs are in South Africa?
Showing 341 Insurance Companies jobs in South Africa
Actuarial Analyst - Enterprise Risk Management
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
- Assist in the development and refinement of the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
- Conduct quantitative analysis of various risks, including financial, operational, and strategic risks.
- Develop and maintain risk models to assess potential impacts and likelihoods.
- Support the integration of risk management practices into business processes and decision-making.
- Prepare reports and presentations on risk exposures and mitigation strategies for management.
- Collaborate with different departments to identify and assess emerging risks.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory developments in risk management.
- Contribute to capital modeling and solvency assessments from an ERM perspective.
- Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions for relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity for all risk-related analyses.
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Progress towards actuarial qualifications (minimum of 2-3 actuarial exams passed).
- Strong understanding of actuarial principles and their application to risk management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about enterprise risk management.
- Familiarity with ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO) is a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in **Nelspruit** in a hybrid capacity.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
- Generous annual leave and study leave allowance.
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in ERM.
- Exposure to various risk disciplines within the insurance sector.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Mentorship from experienced risk management professionals.
- Regular performance evaluations and career advancement prospects.
- Company-sponsored training and certifications.
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
Centurion | Permanent
StratLab Consulting is partnering with a well-established and growing insurance organisation in Centurion to appoint an experienced Personal Lines Insurance Consultant.
We are seeking a client-focused insurance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service while building long-term relationships with clients and brokers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage personal lines insurance portfolios
- Process policy amendments, endorsements and cancellations
- Handle renewals and retention activities
- Assist clients with policy queries and coverage requirements
- Prepare and process quotations and policy documentation
- Liaise with clients, brokers and insurers
- Ensure all policy administration is completed accurately and timeously
- Maintain exceptional service standards and client satisfaction
- Support business growth through professional client engagement
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 2 years' experience within Short-Term Insurance
- Personal Lines experience is essential
- Previous experience in underwriting, broker support, policy administration or client servicing advantageous
- Strong understanding of personal lines insurance products
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail and administrative ability
- Professional, proactive and customer-centric approach
- Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment
ADVANTAGEOUS
- RE5
- Class of Business
- NQF Level 4 or 5 Short-Term Insurance Qualification
- Experience working within an insurer, UMA or brokerage
You are someone who takes ownership, builds trust with clients, pays attention to detail and understands the importance of delivering outstanding service. You enjoy solving problems, working with people and building a long-term career within the insurance industry.
Apply now
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
- Managing end-to-end motor claims validation and settlement
- Making settlement determinations within mandate
- Handling authorisations, rejections, and payment processing
- Working closely with brokers, clients, suppliers, and service providers
- Resolving complaints professionally and efficiently
- Delivering exceptional turnaround times and service excellence
- Navigating difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism
What Makes You Stand Out Youre more than technically strong youre solutions-driven, resilient, and people-focused.
You likely have:
- 5+ years experience in motor claims settlement
- Strong exposure to personal and commercial lines claims
- Experience with HCV, fleet, or AGRI claims
- The ability to work independently and make decisive calls
- Excellent conflict management and communication skills
- A strong eye for detail and urgency
- Confidence handling high-value claims
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric (Grade 12)
- RE1 completed
- FAIS Fit & Proper compliant
- FETC in Short-Term Insurance (NQF4)
- Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (NQF5+) advantageous
- Class of Business certifications advantageous
- Experience within a licensed insurer advantageous
- TIAL/System A experience advantageous
If youre ready to step into a high-impact role where your experience is valued and your decisions drive outcomes wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring confidence to every claim.
Is this job a match or a miss?
SMI 18574 - Senior Commercial Underwriter (Engineering Insurance) – UMA/Insurer Background
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Employer Description
A family‑run insurance intermediary specializing in engineering insurance, part of a well‑established group located in the West Rand.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their team.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Commercial Lines Manager, with exposure to EXCO-level engagement in Johannesburg.
You will be responsible for:
- Commercial underwriting within engineering insurance portfolios
- Handling UMA and/or insurer-based underwriting processes
- Managing day-to-day underwriting operations within a commercial book
- Engaging in risk assessment and policy structuring
- Supporting business underwriting requirements in line with insurer standards
- Liaising with internal stakeholders and senior management
Qualifications
- RE qualification preferred (not essential depending on experience)
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- 510 years experience in commercial underwriting
- Must have experience within UMA or an insurer environment
- Strong commercial underwriting background (engineering insurance advantageous)
- Strong technical underwriting capability and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a structured, in-office environment
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
Our client is a trusted name in the short-term insurance industry, specialising in both personal and commercial lines. They are known for their responsive claims handling, customer-focused service, and high compliance standards.
The Claims Manager will oversee the full claims lifecycle, ensuring fair and timely resolution of both personal and commercial claims. This role involves leadership of a team, managing complex and high-value cases, and maintaining audit and regulatory readiness. Strong claims governance, workload management, and client service are key components of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end claims process for personal and commercial lines
- Assess, approve, and oversee complex, high-value, and escalated claims
- Lead and support the claims team to meet service and compliance standards
- Plan operational capacity and manage workloads across the department
- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and governance requirements
- Maintain accurate claims records and ensure audit readiness
- Develop and implement claims policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversee complaints, disputes, and escalations, including Ombud referrals (OSTI)
- Monitor claims turnaround times and service level agreements
- Collaborate with underwriting and finance teams to ensure cohesive operations
- Generate reports on claims activity, trends, and performance metrics
- Ensure a client-centric approach throughout the claims process
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear and professional communication (verbal & written)
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability
- Client-focused with a commitment to service excellence
- Matric qualification
- NQF Level 4 Short Term InsuranceÂ
- RE5 certification
- FAIS compliant
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in short-term insurance claims and management
- Valid driverâs license and own transport
Market-related salary based on experience
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
Â
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
- Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation using Python and SQL.
- Support the development, testing, and enhancement of pricing models, including Generalised Linear Models (GLMs).
- Perform exploratory data analysis and statistical investigations to support pricing initiatives.
- Assist with pricing reviews, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and structured outputs for senior actuarial team members.
- Contribute to automation initiatives and continuous process improvements within the pricing function.
- Degree in Actuarial Science.
- 1+ years of experience within the short-term insurance industry.
- Experience with pricing models (building and supporting).
- Working knowledge of Python for data manipulation and analysis.
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
This opportunity is ideal for a candidate early in their actuarial journey who is eager to develop strong technical capability in pricing models, data analysis, and automation . You will gain practical exposure to building and enhancing pricing models, while also supporting reserving processes and system improvements.
Youll be working in a structured, delivery-focused environment where learning, growth, and continuous improvement are encouraged. This role offers strong development potential for someone passionate about actuarial modelling and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation using Python and SQL
- Support the development and testing of pricing models (including GLMs)
- Perform data analysis and basic statistical investigations
- Contribute to pricing reviews, monitoring, and reporting
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
- Assist with reserving data preparation, validation, and system implementation
- Maintain clear documentation and version control of work
- Degree in Actuarial Science
- Minimum 1 years experience in short-term insurance
- Exposure to pricing models or modelling environments
- Progress with actuarial exams
- Working knowledge of Python (data manipulation and modelling)
- Basic understanding of statistical methods and actuarial concepts
- Strong Excel skills ; SQL advantageous
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and grow technically
- Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment
Interested in this opportunity?
If you're ready to take the next step in your actuarial career, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about this role and other Finance opportunities, visit:
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa
Employment: Type: Full-Time
Salary: R25 000 R40 000 + uncapped commission
Job Purpose
The Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist is responsible for driving new business sales of employee insurance solutions, with a strong focus on their product. This role involves engaging directly with business owners and decision-makers, delivering tailored solutions, and building long-term client relationships to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking and online platforms
Generate and manage leads, including self-sourced and company-provided opportunities
Conduct professional, engaging sales presentations to business owners and key decision-makers
Drive face-to-face B2B sales and close high-value deals
Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure retention and referrals
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client service delivery
Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and sales tools
Adapt to evolving business needs and contribute to continuous improvement
Minimum Requirements
Undergraduate degree
RE5 qualification (essential)
Minimum 1 year insurance sales experience
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Fluency in English and Afrikaans
Based in Cape Town
Valid drivers license and access to reliable transport
Tech-savvy with working knowledge of CRM systems and MS Office
Preferred Requirements
Experience in face-to-face B2B sales to decision-makers
Additional languages
Willingness to travel occasionally within South Africa
Key Competencies
Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills
High level of accountability and results-driven mindset
Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strategic thinking with problem-solving and analytical ability
Professional, confident, and engaging presence
Work Style
Self-motivated and proactive
Team player with high integrity and professionalism
Ability to work independently while contributing to team success
Strong sense of urgency and ownership
Remuneration & Benefits
Competitive, market-related salary
Uncapped commission structure
Additional Benefits:
Life, disability, and family funeral cover
Employee wellness support
20 days of annual leave
Company Culture
Dynamic, supportive, and high-performance environment
Strong focus on employee well-being and psychological safety
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within the business
Is this job a match or a miss?
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- New business to be activated on system, within 1 day, following approval from the Insurer/Binder Manager.
- Ensure all Compliance Documents are on file, if not, query must be created in Diary and referred to Line Manager.
- New Business sent to insured within 31 days of inception. New Business must include policy schedule, disclosure notice, policy wording and compliance documents signed by policyholder.
- Send out renewal listing to broker/s 3 months in advance.
- Prepare/Request Terms from Insurers 60 days prior to renewal date.
- Renewal schedules are to be sent to policy holder 31 days prior to renewal date. Inclusive of disclosure notice, policy wording and adjustments made to the policy.
- Phone the insured prior to the forthcoming renewal's debit order collection cut off. Broker Renewals: ensure renewal meeting diary entry in broker's Flexi diary 60 days in advance.
- Ensure current Letter of Appointment and Debit Order Authority on file.
- Amendments completed within 3 days or before close-off, whichever is the lesser.
- Acknowledge receipt of instruction to amend from policyholder on the same day the request is received.
- All Cancellations related requests sent to broker, branch manager and emailed within 1 hour of
receipt from policyholder/ alternative broker. Cancellation procedure to be adhered to.
Minimum Requirements:
- RE5
- NQF4 in short-term insurance qualification
- Minimum 3 years' experience in domestic underwriting
- Familiarity with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Insurance regulatory knowledge.
- Computer Skills
Is this job a match or a miss?
Junior Actuarial Analyst (Modelling / Pricing)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our client operates within the financial services sector , specialising in short-term insurance solutions and data-driven pricing strategies. They are seeking a Junior Actuarial Analyst to support the Pricing function through model development, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
This role offers hands-on experience in pricing model development , with additional exposure to reserving processes , tools, and data preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts and gain practical experience in a structured, delivery-focused environment.
- Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation using Python and SQL
- Support the development, testing, and refinement of pricing models (including GLMs)
- Perform exploratory data analysis and basic statistical investigations
- Assist with pricing reviews, monitoring, and reporting processes
- Prepare clear and structured outputs for senior stakeholders
- Contribute to automation and continuous improvement of pricing processes
- Maintain documentation and version control of modelling work
- Support data preparation and validation for reserving exercises
- Assist with testing and implementation of reserving tools and systems
- Contribute to basic reserving analyses under supervision
- Maintain clear documentation for reserving-related activities
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science or a related discipline
- Completion of A100 and A200 actuarial exams, or close to completion
- Strong actuarial exam track record with a clear focus on pricing
- Experience:
- Minimum 1+ years' experience within short-term insurance
- Exposure to pricing model development or pricing support functions
- Skills:
- Working knowledge of Python for data manipulation and analysis
- Basic understanding of statistical methods and modelling techniques
- Foundational understanding of actuarial concepts, particularly pricing and reserving
- Strong Excel skills
- Exposure to SQL would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a structured, delivery-driven environment
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical capabilities
- Good communication and documentation skills
Why This Role?:
- Join a respected and growing short-term insurer with a strong actuarial culture
- Work in a pricing-focused role with exposure to advanced analytics
- Enjoy a high-quality Cape Town lifestyle, with flexibility for relocation candidates
- Clear opportunities for professional development and further exam progression
Is this job a match or a miss?