JE 17614 - Marine Underwriter – Johannesburg

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

JE 17614 - Marine Un..

Date posted:

Monday, January 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R30000

SUMMARY:
Marine Underwriter – Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

The employer is a specialist underwriting business operating within the South African short-term insurance market. The organisation focuses on technical underwriting excellence, disciplined risk management, and strong broker partnerships within the marine insurance sector. The business offers a professional, structured working environment with exposure to experienced underwriting leadership and opportunities for ongoing skills development.

Job Description

The Marine Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, administering, and supporting marine insurance business with a strong technical foundation and high attention to detail. The role focuses on policy administration, renewals, new business underwriting, and maintaining professional broker relationships while operating within delegated underwriting authority.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting and Administration

Analyse new business submissions, risk profiles, and underwriting data
Prepare and issue new business quotes within mandate
Negotiate terms and follow up on quotes with brokers
Load, issue, and activate new policies on the Cardinal Insurance Management System
Process policy endorsements and amendments accurately and timeously
Pull and analyse loss data for renewals
Prepare renewal invitation packs for Senior Underwriters and submit to brokers

Broker and Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain strong working relationships with brokers
Provide professional and efficient client-facing support
Liaise with internal underwriting teams and assist senior underwriters where required

Qualifications

2–5 years’ experience in marine insurance underwriting or administration
FAIS Fit and Proper compliant
RE5 qualification completed
Relevant insurance qualification (advantageous)
Own reliable transport

Skills

Knowledge and Technical Competence

Working knowledge of marine insurance principles
Knowledge of Incoterms (advantageous)
Basic understanding of contracts (advantageous)
Strong geographical knowledge
Awareness of current affairs impacting the marine industry

Skills and Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Good interpersonal and client-facing skills
Computer literate and comfortable working on insurance systems
Professional, reliable, and able to work within a team