Commercial Lines Underwriter

• Capture and process all underwriting, quoting, reinsurance and new-business information accurately within internal systems and required service level timelines.
  
• Generate new business quotations in accordance with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite and required documentation.
  
• Prepare and deliver quotation schedules to brokers.
  
• Activate new Commercial and Agri-Commercial Lines policies on the administration system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
• Provide professional and timely support to brokers by handling queries, underwriting requests, policy amendments and correspondence via telephone and email.
  
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships by providing guidance on underwriting guidelines, product features and policy wordings.
  
• Maintain sound technical knowledge of Commercial and Agri-Commercial Lines policy wordings, endorsements and product structures.
  
• Ensure all underwriting activities comply with internal processes, risk appetite, quality standards, service levels and regulatory requirements.
  
• Support colleagues during peak periods to ensure effective workflow and service delivery.
  

Requirements

• NQF Level 4 qualification in Short-Term Insurance or a related qualification.
  
• Minimum of 5 years' Commercial and Agri-Commercial Lines underwriting experience within an insurance company or UMA.