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SENIOR SHORT TERM INSURANCE UNDERWRITER (COMMERCIAL LINES) – GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE


A prominent financial services provider has an exciting career opportunity available for an experienced SENIOR SHORT TERM INSURANCE UNDERWRITER, to join their dynamic team in GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE.  

This is a permanent position and office based, which offers a lucrative salary, including competitive company benefits. 

Qualifications & Experience:

 
  • Minimum matric with a tertiary qualification advantageous. 

  • Minimum 10 years’ applicable working experience within the short-term insurance industry. 

  • Minimum 7 years’ proven underwriting experience in commercial lines. 

  • Strong and proven experience in servicing of commercial insurance portfolios (quoting, underwriting and renewal of policies). 

  • Santam Policy Centre approved user is a requirement. 

  • Excellent knowledge of commercial lines policy wording, such as Mutlimark III. 

  • Relevant financial certification per RE5 qualification, and 120 relevant credits are advantageous to the role, however not essential. 

  • Proven experience and knowledge of insurance corporate management systems. 

Other Requirements:

 
  • Fully bi-lingual and eloquent in Afrikaans and English: speak read and write. 

  • Meticulous with excellent attention to detail. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills. 

  • Tenacious and driven, with the ability to multi-task. 

  • Computer literate in the full MS Office programme.  

  • Compliant with the ability to successfully work under pressure. 

  • Well-developed change-management abilities. 

  • Trustworthy and ethical with a strong sense of accountability. 

  • Professional and well-presented. 

  • Valid drivers’ license with own reliable transport.