Our client has an opening for an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join their professional team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record in risk assessment and a talent for building strong relationships with brokers. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio and ensure the quality of commercial risks:Risk Underwriting: Underwrite new commercial risks while ensuring all business falls within the companys risk appetite.Compliance & Mandates: Strictly adhere to internal mandates and reinsurance treaties.Portfolio Management: Monitor poorly performing risks and take necessary corrective actions to maintain an acceptable loss ratio.Product Maintenance: Maintain policy wording drafts and provide input on product design to ensure market competitiveness.Broker Support: Provide brokers with expert advice on product offerings, conduct product training, and handle day-to-day policy queries.Market Analysis: Perform comparisons between competitor products and our clients. Requirements & Qualifications: To be successful, you must meet the following professional and educational standards:Experience: A minimum of 5 years of commercial underwriting experience.Expertise: A proven track record of assessing exposure and working with commercial-related products.Education: Must have attained NQF Level 4: Short-Term Commercial Lines (60 Credits).Regulatory: Successful completion of the RE 5 Examination Level 1.Communication: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Required Skills & Competencies: Our client is looking for a professional who demonstrates the following:Analytical Ability: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and numeric proficiency.Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional negotiating abilities and a focus on customer service and relationship building.Adaptability: The ability to work effectively under pressure and deep knowledge of industry systems and products.