Domestic Underwriter | Crestholme, Durban

A well-established, boutique insurance practice based in Waterfall is looking for a Domestic Underwriter to join their small, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessing and underwriting domestic insurance applications in line with company guidelines
  • Reviewing policy amendments, renewals, and endorsements
  • Evaluating risk exposure and determining appropriate cover levels
  • Calculating premiums and ensuring accurate policy pricing
  • Processing new business, renewals, and cancellations
  • Providing quotations for household contents, buildings, and all-risk cover
  • Liaising with brokers, clients, and insurers regarding policy requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with underwriting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Reviewing claims histories and risk profiles when assessing applications
  • Identifying potential underwriting risks and recommending appropriate actions
  • Maintaining accurate policy records and client information
  • Handling policy queries and providing technical underwriting support
  • Monitoring renewal portfolios and retention opportunities
  • Assisting with policy wording and coverage interpretation
  • Preparing underwriting reports and management information where required
  • Managing service level agreements and turnaround times
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients
  • Supporting the claims department with policy-related queries
  • Ensuring all underwriting documentation is complete and compliant
  • Staying updated on industry trends, legislation, and insurance products.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • 2+ years in short-term insurance (underwriting and/or claims)
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good communication and client service ability
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the industry

What’s on Offer:

  • Supportive, close-knit team environment
  • Long-term growth opportunity within the business

Kindly note that you will be redirected to the Ditto website in order to submit your application for this position.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

By applying, you confirm that:

  • We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching of suitable opportunities
  • We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
  • The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date

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