Commercial Underwriter

2 days ago

Cape Town CBD, South Africa RBS Insurance Brokers Full time


Description

Please note: This role is open for applications, but our recruitment team is taking a short festive season break. We will review all applications as soon as we return in the new year. Thank you for your patience, we can't wait to connect with you and explore future opportunities at RBS.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Lines Underwriter provides effective and efficient underwriting services for commercial clients, supporting the business strategy by retaining existing clients and securing new business. This role ensures compliance with company standards, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes, while delivering a high-quality client experience.

What you'll be responsible for

Financial & Business Performance

  • You will actively minimize cancellations and contribute to meeting client retention targets. Your work will support the company's financial goals by applying sound underwriting decisions and managing risks effectively.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Professional, accurate, and timely communication with clients, account executives, and insurers is central to this role.
  • You will build strong, mutually beneficial relationships and ensure client satisfaction targets are consistently achieved.

Underwriting & Business Processes

  • You will manage the end-to-end underwriting process for new business, renewals, endorsements, and re-broke policies, as well as handle cancellations.
  • This includes addressing general enquiries, assessing cover and product requirements, rating policies, and maintaining accurate records.
  • You will adhere to company quality standards, regulatory frameworks, and internal mandates, while contributing to team projects and maintaining productivity targets.

Learning, Growth & Collaboration

  • Living the RBS values, pursuing continuous self-development, and achieving personal development objectives are expected.
  • You will also share knowledge with the team and ensure that productivity and quality assurance standards are consistently met.


Requirements

What you'll need

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  • RE5
  • FAIS compliant (credits and/or full qualification)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 3 years as a Commercial Lines Underwriter (medium to large commercial accounts)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience at a short-term insurance brokerage


Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Cape Town CBD

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