
Commercial Insurance Account Manager
Insure Connect Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: South Africa
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Salary
💰 ZAR 2,600 - ZAR 3,200 per month
About the role
- Portfolio Ownership
- End-to-end management of renewals, endorsements, MTAs, and client enquiries across a diverse commercial book.
- Manage annual renewals from pre-renewal strategy through to placement, documentation, and client communication.
- Handle endorsements, mid-term adjustments, and ongoing policy maintenance with accuracy and efficiency.
- Technical Underwriting & Placement Support
- Provide technical underwriting support on both standard and complex commercial risks.
- Assist senior team members with larger, more complex accounts, including insurer negotiations, market presentations, and placement strategies.
- Review policy wordings, terms, conditions, and premiums to ensure suitability and compliance.
- Client & Insurer Engagement
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and insurers, maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Liaise directly with underwriters to negotiate terms, resolve queries, and secure competitive outcomes.
- Support claims processes where required, ensuring smooth communication and resolution.
- Growth, Retention & Book Development
- Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within the existing portfolio.
- Support new business initiatives through technical input, onboarding, and transition of accounts.
- Contribute to retention strategies by delivering proactive, reliable service.
- Process, Systems & Quality Control
- Work confidently within a modern broking platform and related systems.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, workflows, and service standards.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and documentation standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Commercial Underwriter or Commercial Account Manager within an insurance brokerage
- Experience managing a commercial portfolio end-to-end (renewals, MTAs, servicing)
- Comfortable time-shifting to support international brokers
- Confident using brokerage, computer, and accounting systems
- Reliable remote setup, including back-up power and internet
- Strong English communication and professional presence (video submission required)
- Experience supporting complex, high-value commercial accounts
- Able to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership
- Detail-oriented with a structured, process-driven approach
- Seeking a long-term role within a growing, modern brokerage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical underwritingpolicy maintenancerenewals managementendorsementsmid-term adjustmentsclient communicationinsurer negotiationsmarket presentationspolicy wording reviewcompliance
Soft Skills
relationship managementnegotiationindependent workpriority managementdetail-orientedprocess-drivenproactive servicecommunicationownershipadaptability