Junior Commercial Underwriter

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Commercial Underwriter to join our short‑term insurance team in Roodepoort. The role focuses on gap cover and value‑added products, requiring strong administrative abilities and attention to detail while supporting underwriting decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and process new business, endorsements, amendments and renewals.
• Evaluate risk and ensure underwriting decisions comply with company guidelines.
• Review underlying policies to identify gaps, exclusions and limits.
• Communicate underwriting requirements to brokers, clients and internal teams.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation, meeting service levels and turnaround times.
• Assist with policy queries, product explanations and general underwriting administration.
• Escalate complex cases to senior underwriters or management as needed.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) with RE5 qualification (essential).
• 1–2 years experience in short‑term insurance, underwriting or claims preferred.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret policy wording and apply underwriting rules.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking and customer‑centric approach.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office.