114 Underwriter jobs in South Africa

Reference: CPT000409-AL-1
Company in Gauteng looking for an experienced Heavy Commercial Vehicle Underwriter to underwrite Transportation policies.

Requirements:

• 5 – 7 years experience with Heavy Commercial Vehicle underwriting
• Experience in working with HCV & GIT related products
• Proven track record of underwriting experience e.g. assessing exposure and underwriting levels
• Very good communication skills (both written & verbal)
• NQF Level 4: Short-Term Commercial Lines 60 Credits
• Successfully completed the RE 5 Examination Level 1

Responsibilities:

• Underwriting of new and renewal business on Heavy Commercial Vehicle and Goods in Transit risks
• Ensuring that risks are written within the company’s risk appetite and complies within the reinsurance treaties and internal mandates
• Monitoring and taking corrective action on badly performing risks
• Maintain an acceptable loss ratio
• Maintain policy wording drafts and ensure that the product remains competitive with market offering
• Dealing with day to day queries and amendments to existing policies
• Providing brokers with advice
• Maintaining and building good customer relationships with brokers
• Conducting product training to brokers
• Provide input into building and designing various aspects of the products on a designated system
• Provide comparisons between the competitors’ products

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Job Overview:

We are looking for experienced, passionate advisors who can make a difference by helping our customers when they are at their most vulnerable and require support. It is never easy talking about debt, but you will create an atmosphere of compassion with your understanding and clear communication skills. You will have the ability to make a difference by not only delivering an excellent service for customers but also seeking the right customer outcome each time.

If this sounds like you, this is your chance to shine.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate credit applications (through determining affordability, ability to repay, creditworthiness, and fraud risk) to approve or decline credit applications up to £25K.
• Accurately work customer screening alerts, identify target matches, clear false positives, and fully investigate fraudulent activity by analysing all available information including bureau data, contact details, bank account information, and identity documents to reach a lending decision.
• Follow existing fraud and credit policies/processes, actively seek out current vulnerabilities, and identify new ways of detecting and mitigating fraud in our systems.
• Manage end-to-end investigations of fraud claims, communicating with internal and external stakeholders via phone and email to reach final outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across the business, specifically with Consumer Finance, Credit Risk Analytics, Customer Operations, and Collections.

The Ideal Candidate will:

This is a high-impact role in a fast-growing business. The ideal candidate would have:

• Proven experience in a customer service or support role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to use data for decision-making.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of customer service software and tools.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential — ability to explain complex information simply and clearly.

Required Skills:

• A strong understanding of FCA regulation.
• Experience managing a caseload and assessing cases for approval in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within the secured lending sector.
• Experience in Underwriting 2nd Charge or BTL mortgage applications.
• CeMAP qualification (desirable, not essential).

• Salary to be discussed at the interview stage.
• UK hours and rotational shifts.

Core Behaviors:

Employees at Huntswood, a ResultCX company, demonstrate:

A Winning Mindset

Bring your “A” game — passion is contagious! Work every day like it’s your first day on the job.

Strive for greater — stay dedicated to continuous improvement. Challenge the status quo and bring your best ideas forward.

Servant Leadership

Enable and empower all employees — our employees are the heart of our success.

Do the right thing — be empathetic and respectful to everyone always. Act with integrity, even if no one is watching.

Deliver WOW!

Own it — take personal responsibility for getting things done, find a way.

Deliver unbelievable service — create “WOW” moments for your customers every time.

Job title : Underwriter

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 03, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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We have a position for a Short term Insurance Underwriter and Claims handler (Junior position) in Pretoria, the suitable candidate will hold RE5 and 5yrs experience with Short-term insurance.

Salary: R18 000 per months negotiable on qualifications and years experience.

Requirements:

• 5yrs experience as Underwriter – Short-term
• Experience as Claims handler in Short-term
• Matric (minimum) & RE5 completed
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Work from office 08:00 – 17:00 (This is not and will not be a hybrid position)

An established and reputable insurance brokerage is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for the insurance industry and a desire to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with underwriting processes and policy administration
• Liaise with clients and insurers to resolve queries and manage documentation
• Prepare quotes, process renewals, and maintain accurate policy records
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior relevant experience in short term insurance - essential
• Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office proficiency essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Suitable applications to be emailed to

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

We are seeking a talented Underwriter to join our team. As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating insurance applications to determine the level of risk involved. Your duties will include reviewing insurance policies, assessing potential risks, and calculating appropriate premiums. You will also collaborate with other professionals to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Commercial Underwriting, hold relevant qualifications such as RE 5 and a Bachelor of Commerce, and possess excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

An established and reputable insurance brokerage is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for the insurance industry and a desire to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with underwriting processes and policy administration
• Liaise with clients and insurers to resolve queries and manage documentation
• Prepare quotes, process renewals, and maintain accurate policy records
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior relevant experience in short term insurance - essential
• Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office proficiency essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Insure, Broker Distribution, Bloemfontein branch. We are looking to recruit a Underwriter .

Role Objectives :

To underwrite in line with our underwriting guide. Provide First Call Resolution.

Enhance Broker / Client Satisfaction and contribute to savings through effective risk management of policies.

Key Responsibilities :

Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and standard operating procedures :

1. Assess new business risk in accordance with business underwriting
2. New business acceptance and declinature of risk
3. Providing technical underwriting expertise on underwriting referrals
4. Re-Insurance referrals placements
5. To act within the agreed mandate in terms of discount, acceptance of risk
6. Endorsements, renewals, multi claimants, refunds and day to day queries
7. Take ownership of queries and provide feedback to clients, internal and external stakeholders timeously
8. Follow the company standard operating procedures on all risk management processes
9. Ensure that protocol is followed in terms of regulatory requirements and necessary disclosures to be made (TCF)
10. Escalate queries or deviations from SOP to relevant manager
11. Act within mandate from the relevant manager in terms of acceptance and rejection of risk
12. Ensure that correct policy documents are sent to the clients
13. Delivering reliable underwriting support and customer service to the various claims departments and improving the overall customer experience
14. Establish and nurture relationships with brokers, BDCs, and other stakeholders
15. Identify problems encountered by clients and propose medium and long-term resolutions
16. Propose new ways to improve technical functionality to facilitate service to meet SLA
17. Foster and encourage team spirit within the team.

Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Insure, Broker Distribution, Bloemfontein branch. We are looking to recruit a Underwriter .

Role Objectives :

To underwrite in line with our underwriting guide. Provide First Call Resolution.

Enhance Broker / Client Satisfaction and contribute to savings through effective risk management of policies.

Key Responsibilities :

Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and standard operating procedures :

1. Assess new business risk in accordance with business underwriting
2. New business acceptance and declinature of risk
3. Providing technical underwriting expertise on underwriting referrals
4. Re-Insurance referrals placements
5. To act within the agreed mandate in terms of discount, acceptance of risk
6. Endorsements, renewals, multi claimants, refunds and day to day queries
7. Take ownership of queries and provide feedback to clients, internal and external stakeholders timeously
8. Follow the company standard operating procedures on all risk management processes
9. Ensure that protocol is followed in terms of regulatory requirements and necessary disclosures to be made (TCF)
10. Escalate queries or deviations from SOP to relevant manager
11. Act within mandate from the relevant manager in terms of acceptance and rejection of risk
12. Ensure that correct policy documents are sent to the clients
13. Delivering reliable underwriting support and customer service to the various claims departments and improving the overall customer experience
14. Establish and nature relationship with brokers, BDC’s and other stake holders
15. Identifying problems encountered by clients and proposing medium and long term resolutions
16. Proposing new ways to improve technical functionality to facilitate service to meet SLA Foster and encourage team player within the team.