Senior Short Term Insurance Administrator / Underwriter

Table View, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description


The ideal person is someone who knows short term insurance inside out and can independently manage a portfolio across personal and commercial lines with minimal oversight.Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and manage short term insurance policies (personal, commercial, and corporate lines)
  • Handle full policy lifecycle: new business, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and amendments
  • Perform risk assessments and underwriting on new and existing business
  • Manage end-to-end claims processes with minimal supervision
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
  • Provide high-level client service, including technical advice and policy clarification
  • Liaise with underwriters, insurers, and clients to ensure accurate cover and risk management
  • Maintain accurate policy records and documentation on internal systems
  • Support brokers with complex queries and escalate risks where appropriate
Requirements:
  • Matric
  • RE5 certification (non-negotiable)
  • NQF Level 4 or 5 in Short Term Insurance
  • Class of Business (COB) certification in both Commercial and Personal Lines
  • Minimum 5 years of experience specifically in Short Term Insurance, with a strong focus on underwriting
  • Proven ability to assess risk and apply underwriting criteria to personal and commercial portfolios
  • In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, policy structures, and claims processes
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate experience with multiple insurance systems is advantageous
Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV, a cover letter, head and shoulder photo, and relevant certificates.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1428314
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Table View, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
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