Junior Commercial Underwriter

Recruiter

CFS Recruitment

Job Ref

611047

Date posted

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Location

Roodepoort, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

We are seeking a Junior Underwriter to join a specialised short‑term insurance team focused on gap cover and value‑added products. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of underwriting principles. This role involves assessing risk, processing new business, and ensuring accurate policy documentation. --- Key Responsibilities Assess and process new business, endorsements, amendments, and renewals. Evaluate risk and ensure underwriting decisions align with company guidelines. Review underlying insurance policies to identify gaps, exclusions, and limits. Communicate with brokers, clients, and internal teams regarding underwriting requirements. Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant. Maintain service levels and turnaround times. Assist with policy queries, product explanations, and general underwriting administration. Escalate complex cases to senior underwriters or management when required. --- Minimum Requirements Matric (Grade 12) RE5 Qualification (essential) 1–2 years’ experience in short‑term insurance (underwriting or claims advantageous) Strong administrative and communication skills Computer literate (MS Office; underwriting systems experience beneficial) Ability to interpret policy wording and apply underwriting rules --- Competencies High attention to detail Analytical thinking Strong communication skills Customer‑centric approach Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks