Commercial Vehicle Underwriter Specialist

1 week ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa iStaff Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Commercial Vehicle Underwriter Specialist

Job Overview

iStaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Vehicle Underwriter Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our insurance team, you will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business on Heavy Commercial Vehicle and Goods in Transit risks.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in commercial vehicle underwriting, with a proven track record of assessing exposure and underwriting levels. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for success in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Underwrite new and renewal business on Heavy Commercial Vehicle and Goods in Transit risks
  • Ensure that risks are written within the company's risk appetite and comply with reinsurance treaties and internal mandates
  • Monitor and take corrective action on poorly performing risks
  • Maintain an acceptable loss ratio
  • Maintain policy wording drafts and ensure that the product remains competitive with market offerings
  • Deal with day-to-day queries and amendments to existing policies
  • Provide brokers with advice
  • Maintain and build good customer relationships with brokers
  • Conduct product training to brokers
  • Provide input into building and designing various aspects of products on designated systems
  • Provide comparisons between competitors' products
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • 5-7 years of experience in commercial vehicle underwriting
  • Experience in working with HCV and GIT related products
  • NQF Level 4: Short-Term Commercial Lines 60 Credits
  • Successfully completed the RE 5 Examination Level 1


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