Johannesburg: Commercial Insurance Underwriter

Minimum Requirements: 35 Years experience in commercial underwriting within short-term insurance RE5 certification essential FAIS-compliant (relevant NQF qualification, minimum 120 credits) Strong technical knowledge across multiple lines (e.g., property, liability, motor, engineering, etc.) Proficient in MS Office and underwriting platforms (e.g., Pursuit, Nimbis, or similar) Experience working in a brokerage or insurer environment Fluent in Afrikaans & English Responsibilities Assess risk and determine appropriate coverage terms under their binder and other insurer agreements Evaluate new business and renewal applications for commercial insurance coverage Analyse risk exposures and determine appropriate premiums, terms, and conditions Liaise with Stakeholders and internal teams to gather required documentation and provide feedback Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company policy, risk appetite, and regulatory standards Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation Adherence to underwriting guidelines and product offerings Monitor portfolio performance and flag or identify emerging risks Work with Claims and Finance teams to ensure policy accuracy and risk alignment TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.