SMI 18294 - Reinsurance Contract Wordings Specialist (Commercial Insurance) – Johannesburg North

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Job Ref:

SMI 18294 - Reinsura..

Date posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable, commensurate with experience

SUMMARY:
Reinsurance Contract Wordings Specialist (Commercial Insurance) – Johannesburg North

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A highly specialized and respected intermediary within the commercial insurance and reinsurance space, providing technical underwriting support and expertise to both local and international markets. The business is known for its strong technical focus, collaborative culture and commitment to best-in-class policy structuring and wording standards.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong individual to join their team as a Reinsurance Contract Wording Specialist.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in commercial underwriting and a strong understanding of policy wordings, who is looking to develop further within the reinsurance and technical structuring space.

Key responsibilities will include:

Drafting and reviewing of Treaty and Facultative Reinsurance Contract Wordings, placing slips and cover notes
Supporting the standardisation and enhancement of reinsurance contract wordings across client portfolios
Providing guidance and support to internal teams on the interpretation and structuring of policy wordings and clauses
Assisting with renewal planning processes, ensuring contract wordings are prepared and finalised within required timelines
Engaging with clients and reinsurance markets on wording-related queries and requirements
Supporting training initiatives and internal knowledge sharing on reinsurance wordings and structures
Assisting with gap analysis of client reinsurance programmes and underlying risk portfolios
Maintaining accurate records, documentation and correspondence with all stakeholders
Building and maintaining relationships with technical stakeholders within the reinsurance market

Qualifications

Matric (essential)
RE5 (FAIS compliant) (essential)
NQF Level 5 (essential)

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial underwriting within an underwriting or insurer environment
Strong working knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance policy wordings (non-negotiable)
Exposure to reinsurance principles and structures (advantageous)
High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret, draft and analyse technical insurance documentation
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
A proactive and solutions-driven approach

SMI 18294 - Reinsurance Contract Wordings Specialist (Commercial Insurance) – Johannesburg North

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