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Underwriter

Lexdan SelectJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
19 hours ago
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Overview

Explore underwriter job opportunities in Gauteng, where financial institutions and insurance companies are actively seeking skilled professionals. Underwriters in Gauteng play a crucial role in assessing risk and approving loans or insurance policies, contributing significantly to the region's economic stability. Job seekers can find various underwriter positions, from entry-level to senior roles, offering competitive salaries and career advancement prospects. Gauteng's financial sector provides a fertile ground for underwriters looking to advance their careers. These roles involve analyzing financial data, evaluating creditworthiness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Underwriter jobs in Gauteng are available across different sectors, including banking, insurance, and mortgage lending, catering to diverse skill sets and experience levels. Whether you are an experienced underwriter or a recent graduate, Gauteng presents numerous opportunities to build a successful career. The demand for underwriters remains strong, reflecting the region's robust financial activity and commitment to risk management. Explore available underwriter jobs in Gauteng to find the perfect fit for your skills and career aspirations.

Johannesburg, Gauteng Network Recruitment

Posted 6 days ago

Job Description

We’re looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Underwriter who thrives on turning complex information into confident decisions. This isn’t just about crunching numbers; it’s about protecting business, building strong relationships, and making calls that matter. If you love solving puzzles, weighing risks, and working in a dynamic environment where no two days look the same, then this role was designed for you.

  • Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances :

Evaluate and decide on referrals that fall outside the UMA mandate.

  • Arrange facultative reinsurance or special acceptances for risks above treaty limits.
  • Ensure that all placements align with company underwriting guidelines.
  • Reinsurance Renewals :
  • Compile and circulate renewal packs in partnership with UMAs and internal stakeholders.

  • Gather, review, and present accurate data to treaty reinsurers.
  • Negotiate renewal terms and secure treaty support for all UMAs.
  • Oversee the smooth completion of all administrative processes linked to renewals.
  • Stakeholder & Treaty Management :
  • Build and sustain strong working relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers.

  • Collaborate with UMAs and internal business partners to align strategies and support underwriting needs.
  • Job Experience & Skills Required :

  • A Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, or BCom Law / LLB.
  • 2-4 years underwriting experience in short-term insurance.
  • Strong product, policy, and compliance knowledge.
  • Experience in a reinsurance environment will be a strong advantage.
  • Ability to critically review and assess your own work with attention to detail.
  • Confident with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel at an intermediate level.
  • Power BI skills would be a great bonus!
  • If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng Network Recruitment

    Posted 10 days ago

    Job Description

    Join a vibrant, fast-growing team that’s redefining excellence in the insurance world. This isn’t a place for ordinary thinking—here, your expertise will shape deals, influence strategies, and make a tangible impact. Expect an exciting mix of autonomy, collaboration, and opportunities to grow, in a culture that rewards initiative and celebrates success.

    Why You’ll Love It Here :

  • Exposure to diverse portfolios that will keep you on your toes.
  • A dynamic environment that values fresh ideas and proactive problem-solving.
  • Real career progression opportunities within a supportive, energetic team.
  • Key Responsibilities :

  • Evaluate, assess, and price risks across a range of commercial and specialist lines.
  • Craft tailored underwriting solutions that balance profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Manage renewals, endorsements, and new submissions with precision.
  • Build and nurture strong broker and client relationships to drive growth.
  • Job Experience and Skills Required :

  • Education : Relevant insurance or risk qualification (FAIS compliance advantageous).
  • Experience : 3-5 years underwriting experience in commercial or personal lines insurance.
  • Skills : Proficiency in insurance systems and MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  • A confident communicator who thrives in a high-energy, performance-driven environment.
  • Apply now!

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    Posted today

    Job Description

    Introduction

    Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.

    Disclaimer

    As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

    Role Purpose

    To assess new business applications and provide accurate underwriting decisions in line with the Scheme's underwriting guidelines.

    Requirements

    Grade 12 / Matric.

    1-2 years underwriting experience.

    Health underwriting experience an advantage.

    Duties & Responsibilities

  • Making accurate individual underwriting decisions for new applicants and additional dependents applying to join Momentum Medical Scheme by applying :
  • The Medical Schemes Act (legislation);
  • The Momentum Medical Scheme underwriting policy;
  • Standards, protocols and guidelines set.
  • Liaising with brokers, applicants, members and doctors where applicable with regards to underwriting decisions made either telephonically, in writing or in person as required.

    Effectively resolving any queries received and identifying trends and training gaps.

    Driving and supporting effective departmental team work.

    Additional Information :

    Maintain a broad product, legislation and standards / protocols knowledge in order to effectively and accurately perform the role of an underwriter.

    Adhere to organisational best practice and legislative requirements.

    Identify risks to the company and escalate accordingly.

    Maintain a consistent service delivery to ensure client retention and satisfaction.

    Engage in appropriate training interventions to promote own professional development.

    Demonstrate the company's values on a daily basis.

    Accuracy and attention to detail.

    Ability to analyse information.

    Excellent writing and communication skills.

    Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

    The willingness and capacity to simultaneously accept and adapt to change, as well as remain effective and task focused in a fast paced and constantly changing workplace environment.

    Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

    The ability to execute a variety of functions within a pressurised administrative environment.

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    Job Description

    full-time

    Job title : Underwriter Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : October 31, 2025

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