Team Leader: Underwriting Gauteng

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited is actively recruiting for a Team Leader: Underwriting position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Financial professionals like Team Leader: Underwriting are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Team Leader: Underwriting position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Role Purpose    

Evaluate, review and analyse insurance applications and screen applicants against set criteria in order to determine client risk and provide recommendations on approval or rejection of applications.

Requirements    

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (essential) Relevant business degree (desired) 3-5 years underwriting experience (essential) Experience in financial services (desired) Knowledge of applicable products, systems, processes and legislation 

Duties & Responsibilities    

Analyse and evaluate insurance applications against set criteria in order to determine the clients risk to the business. Contact relevant stakeholders, such as medical personnel, to obtain information relevant to the clients application, such as background and financial status. Make recommendations on the clients application and determine if this should be approved or rejected based on set criteria. Maintain detailed records of policies underwritten and decisions made in line with organisational policies and relevant legislation. Escalate client applications as and when necessary where risk is uncertain or approval and rejection is unclear. Maintain internally set service level agreements to ensure applications are processed timeously.

Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders. Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed. Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility. Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Positively influence and participate in change initiatives. Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge. Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas. Take ownership for driving career development.

Contribute to the financial planning process within area. Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency. Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect. Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

Examining Information: Analyses and processes information asks probing questions strives to find solutions to problems, Documenting Facts: Writes fluently when documenting facts understands arguments logically focuses on finding facts, Interpreting Data: Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues applies technology as a means to evaluating data evaluates information objectively, Showing Composure: Stays calm and relaxed during events is not worried and tolerates stress levels is composed in dealing with pressure, Checking Things: Is meticulous in finding errors ensures accuracy by being thorough and checking details produces high quality work by being detailed, Following Procedures: Conforms and adheres to rules closely follows instructions and procedures minimises risks by sticking to processes, Upholding Standards: Behaves ethically and justly is discreet and maintains confidentiality meets commitments by acting with integrity, Producing Output: Is focused on activity and works quickly keeps busy and maintains productivity is comfortable multitasking to produce output, Examining Information: Analyses and processes information asks probing questions strives to find solutions to problems, Documenting Facts: Writes fluently when documenting facts understands arguments logically focuses on finding facts.

Closing Date    

2026/08/26