Team Leader: Underwriting
TWK Agri
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Permanent
Posted 20 May 2025
- Closing Date 31 May 2025
Job Details
Job Description
TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Team Leader: Underwriting within the Financial Services division at Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
Responsibilities & Duties
*The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead and develop a team of personal and commercial lines insurance advisors
- Set and monitor performance targets; identify training needs
- Build and maintain relationships with clients; oversee policy new business, renewals, and endorsements
- Ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, and other regulatory requirements
- Oversee accurate record-keeping and documentation within the team
- Implement and monitor adherence to internal policies and procedures
- Collaborate with underwriters to ensure smooth operations
- Analyse sales trends and team performance; provide reports and recommendations to management
- Assist in developing and implementing business strategies for commercial and personal insurance growth
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge
- Monthly Operational Reports
- Assist in Branch operations
Qualifications & Skills
- Matric / Grade 12
- RE5 qualification
- FAIS accreditation and compliance with CPD requirements (advantageous)
- NQF Level 4 or higher in Short-term Insurance
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in short-term insurance
- Experience in managing a sales and service team (advantageous)
- In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance products and underwriting principles (advantageous)
- Experience in a leadership role (advantageous)
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
*The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.