Junior Underwriter

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! 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 na Skills Action Planning, Compliance Software, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Management, Underwriting Management Competencies Action Oriented Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Instills Trust Education NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 15 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. The Old Mutual Story!