Junior Underwriter

Location: Johannesburg

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

To ensure timeous and accurate processing of premium into TIA. Ensure electronic filing within TIA and the shared drives are up to date with all pertinent policy information. General administration, including renewal reports and claims reports, production reports at month end, assistance on credit control queries, and any other administration support, including schedules and wordings for the Sintelum Specialty Team.

High level of attention to detail

Accuracy and efficiency

Communication skills (all levels internal and externally, written and verbal)

Well spoken

Self-motivated

Excellent time management skills

Able to work under pressure especially around month end

Ability to review underwriting documentation in order to process premiums into system

High level of computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet, On-line systems, TIA)​

Attend to survey requests and capture final risk requirements.  Notify admin support of any changes / updates required.

Negotiate and place reinsurance within SoP and mandates on relevant accounts.  Including technical pricing and layering structures.

Review reinsurance documentation to ensure policy alignment and adherence to compliance standards.

Assist Business Development Managers with investigation and resolution of account queries.

Underwriting Assistant, someone to assist the Underwriters with the admin side of the business i.e.

To ensure timeous and accurate processing of premium into TIA. Ensure electronic filing within TIA and the shared drives are up to date with all pertinent policy information.

General administration, including renewal reports and claims reports, production reports at month end, assistance on credit control queries, and any other administration support, including schedules and wordings for the Sintelum Specialty Team

Matric (including Maths or Accounting), Business Degree an advantage

Equivalent of 1 year diploma in administration or related fields

MS office

3 years underwriting administration experience (working with underwriters and underwriting documentation) – preferably with Financial Lines background

Experience using the TIA production system an advantage

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Skills

Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Default Risk, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Risk Based Pricing, Risk Management, Underwriting Management

Competencies

Action OrientedCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPlans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

21 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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