Life Underwriter

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Marvel Placement Consultants Full time
Gauteng, JHB - Central
- (Market related)

Life Underwriter

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric.
  • 23 years' experience as a life underwriter.
  • Essential: Previous exposure to the Medical Industry.
  • Essential: Basic understanding of Financial Underwriting.
  • Essential: Degree/Diploma in the Medical field or similar qualification.
  • Essential: Must have proper knowledge of the FAIS Act

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Providing support and guidance to consultants on underwriting requirements.
  • Work together with management and reinsurers to provide suitable outcomes on policies the meet the client's needs and keep the risk standards set.
  • Providing concise feedback and recommendations on individual policies.

Closing Date:


Submissions for this vacancy will close on 27 March 2023, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 07 April 2023.


Please Note:

PoPI Act:

Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No.

4 of 2013:

Protection of Personal Information Act, Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".


  • For more information please contact:
  • Consultant MF

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