Senior Short-Term Insurance Administrator / Underwriter

Description:

My client, a specialist Short Term Insurance brokerage is looking for an experienced and confident Senior Short-Term Insurance Administrator with Underwriter experience, to join their team in Table View, Cape Town. The ideal person is someone who knows short term insurance inside out and can independently manage a portfolio across personal and commercial lines with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage short term insurance policies (personal, commercial, and corporate lines)
• Handle full policy lifecycle: new business, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and amendments
• Perform risk assessments and underwriting on new and existing business
• Manage end-to-end claims processes with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
• Provide high-level client service, including technical advice and policy clarification
• Liaise with underwriters, insurers, and clients to ensure accurate cover and risk management
• Maintain accurate policy records and documentation on internal systems
• Support brokers with complex queries and escalate risks where appropriate

Requirements:

• Matric
• RE5 certification (non-negotiable)
• NQF Level 4 or 5 in Short Term Insurance
• Class of Business (COB) certification in both Commercial and Personal Lines
• Minimum 5 years of experience specifically in Short Term Insurance, with a strong focus on underwriting
• Proven ability to assess risk and apply underwriting criteria to personal and commercial portfolios
• In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, policy structures, and claims processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate – experience with multiple insurance systems is advantageous

Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV, a cover letter, head and shoulder photo, and relevant certificates.

Requirements:

• Administer and manage short term insurance policies (personal, commercial, and corporate lines)
• Handle full policy lifecycle: new business, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and amendments
• Perform risk assessments and underwriting on new and existing business
• Manage end-to-end claims processes with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
• Provide high-level client service, including technical advice and policy clarification
• Liaise with underwriters, insurers, and clients to ensure accurate cover and risk management
• Maintain accurate policy records and documentation on internal systems
• Support brokers with complex queries and escalate risks where appropriate

• Matric
• RE5 certification (non-negotiable)
• NQF Level 4 or 5 in Short Term Insurance
• Class of Business (COB) certification in both Commercial and Personal Lines
• Minimum 5 years of experience specifically in Short Term Insurance, with a strong focus on underwriting
• Proven ability to assess risk and apply underwriting criteria to personal and commercial portfolios
• In-depth knowledge of insurance regulations, policy structures, and claims processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate – experience with multiple insurance systems is advantageous