Underwriting Intern - 12 Months

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001874/Kamo

Date posted:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The incumbent will be required to work closely with the underwriter and Specialist for training, coaching and guidance, on the following underwriting tasks:

Development and review the company policy wordings and guidelines to ensure consistency in the management of the company business by the Agents.
Dissemination of product knowledge to the industry.
Product development and enhancement.
Loss ratio management.
Managing technical queries from the industry.
Ensuring that product pricing is in line with the risk exposure.

POSITION INFO:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Strategic Alignment

Increasing capacity and knowledge of company business in order to have skills to tap into whenever the need arises.

Underwriting management

Participate in reviewing terms and conditions of products.
Participate in reviewing our regulations and policy wordings to ensure they remain relevant and up to date.
Assist in monitoring the loss ratio movement per class of business.
Monitor and report multi claimants.
Assist in handling e-mail queries from our stakeholders.
Participate in conducting research on possible new products and enhancement of existing ones through interactions with the market.
Participate in the review of product information on our website to ensure its relevance.
Understand and adhere to client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and where possible be able to share information gained with co-workers.

Risk management

Contribute in identifying emerging risks.
Contribute in establishing required controls to mitigate Underwriting risk.

Training and Support

Active involvement in development of own skills, through agreeing performance development plan to improve technical and soft skills.

Perform ad hoc tasks

Perform any reasonable ad hoc tasks as and when required by the organisation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bcom in Business management, Risk Management or Insurance.
National Senior Certificate / Matric.

Minimum Experience:

None (should however be able to demonstrate professionalism, hard-work and be
able to grasp concepts swiftly).

Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.

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