South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) Corporate Underwriter Vacancy

Opportunity Overview

The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) is inviting applications for a Corporate Underwriter position based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This permanent role involves performing comprehensive corporate underwriting tasks and contributing to the development and implementation of the company's underwriting and re-insurance strategy.

The successful candidate will engage with reinsurance brokers, help define terms and conditions for policyholders, and establish rules for distribution partners like brokers, insurers, and Underwriting Management Agencies (UMAs). This position also requires providing expert technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders of SASRIA.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric certificate
• NQF Level 7 qualification (e.g., BCom degree or similar)
• Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance
• RE 5 qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Property Insurance
• Experience in leading and/or underwriting corporate property accounts
• Portfolio management experience (advantageous)
• Experience in negotiating reinsurance placements (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the development of the company’s strategic plans and the underwriting strategy.
• Conduct continuous market analysis and contribute towards enhancing existing products and developing new ones.
• Participate in annual rate reviews to ensure adequate pricing for products in partnership with the Actuarial function.
• Analyse claims and premiums trends to provide input into underwriting pricing and risk.
• Review terms and conditions of products annually and contribute technical input on policy wordings discussions.
• Review broker submissions for new business and renewals, ensuring adherence to SASRIA guidelines.
• Perform risk assessments, implement risk improvement recommendations, and maintain SASRIA underwriting standards.
• Handle technical queries and provide assistance to brokers and agents.
• Monitor and report on loss ratio movement and support sustainable pricing decisions.
• Compile and submit new business and renewal business to reinsurers and reinsurance brokers.

How to Apply

To apply for this Corporate Underwriter vacancy, please follow these steps:

• Visit the official SASRIA eRecruit portal: https://sasria.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login
• Log in or register your profile if you are a new applicant.
• Search for the Corporate Underwriter vacancy (Reference Number: SAS260629-1).
• Complete the online application form and upload all required documents as specified on the portal.

Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of 10 July 2026.