Underwriter
Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
Job Description
The Opportunity
Because Munrisk is a brokerage rather than an insurer, this role blends underwriting expertise with hands-on technical assistance. You will gather and validate risk information, rate it on carrier portals, and support brokers in crafting competitive terms--particularly for public-sector accounts. Expect three days a week in our Bedfordview office and two days working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
Risk assessment & pricing:
Collect COPE details, loss histories and asset schedules; apply each insurer's rating guide to produce accurate quotes.Quotation pack preparation:
Draft schedules, endorsements and debit notes, then upload complete packs to insurer portals for binding.Broker & client liaison:
Chase missing information, explain terms clearly and attend occasional client meetings (often municipal).Portfolio monitoring:
Track loss ratios, flag loss-making risks early and recommend corrective actions to brokers and carriers.Regulatory compliance:
Maintain FAIS-ready files and uphold Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) standards in every interaction.Continuous development:
Keep Class-of-Business credits current and deepen product knowledge via industry webinars and CPD.Minimum Requirements
Matric plus (or working towards) an NQF-5 Short-Term Insurance qualification. At least three years' commercial underwriting or underwriting-assistant experience within a South African brokerage. FAIS RE5 completed, or exam booked, and basic Commercial Class-of-Business credits. Solid command of Microsoft 365 and insurer web portals, with confident written and spoken English (another SA language is a bonus).
Desirable Extras
Higher Certificate or BCom in Risk/Insurance. Exposure to cyber, engineering or marine lines. Intermediate Excel skills for bordereaux and pivot tables. Familiarity with public-sector tenders or SOE placements.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1434922
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Contract
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned