Underwriter-1
FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd • johannesburg, gauteng • Posted June 16, 2026
About the Role
Responsibilities
- Conduct tele interviews or tele-underwriting.
- Manage medical, occupation, part‑time activities, travel and financial underwriting standard and substandard cases for disability and critical illness underwriting, income protection, business cover, group risk, alterations and queries.
- Ensure placement of cases according to reinsurance treaty and internal guidelines.
- Liaise with planners/Business Development Manager on special terms, queries, pre‑sales and underwriting refresh sessions with the front liners.
- Ensure resolution of underwriting enquiries and high‑priority cases.
- Drive and ensure involvement in Chief Medical Officer sessions and other underwriting training presentations (e.g., case studies, sales training).
- Ensure underwriting‑medical queries and tasks allocated are resolved timely and effectively, providing first‑time resolution on enquiries.
- Ensure accurate completion of docum...