ASSISTANT UNDERWRITER - LIFE
- Post Date:January 20, 2026
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Job Description
KSM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, the largest HR firm in Zambia recently acquired GOZAMBIAJOBS.CO.ZM, becoming the largest recruitment platform in the country is now actively looking to recruit for Assistant Underwriter – Life on behalf on our client in the Insurance sector.
Duties And Responsibilities:
To prudently assist in underwriting risks presented to the company and to assist in any other clerical duties.
- Review, consider and underwrite inward life inquiries, from within Zambia and other regions African regions.
- Conduct risk analysis and provide well-informed recommendations to support underwriting decisions.
- Ensure accurate booking of premiums and entry of all required underwriting data into the system.
- Prepare and maintain quarterly statements of account, including relevant supporting bordereaux.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding premiums for assigned accounts to ensure timely collection.
- Support reconciliation processes in collaboration with cedants and brokers, as needed.
- Respond to client queries within the assigned portfolio promptly, ensuring a 24-hour response time.
- Generate underwriting reports and provide data insights as requested by supervisors.
- Foster and maintain strong working relationships with clients, cedants, brokers, and reinsurers.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a team-oriented approach by supporting the claims team when required.
- Handle the administrative duties required to conduct the Life business and other non-Life related assignments that maybe delegated by Supervisors
Qualifications & Skills:
- Diploma or Degree in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or related field.
- 1–2 years’ experience in insurance, underwriting, or a related administrative role is an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of life insurance underwriting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and underwriting systems.
- Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
Method of Application
Should you closely fit the above requirements and are interested in this position, kindly send your CV to: jobs@gozambiajobs.co.zm or send to jobs@ksm.co.zm by/before 29th January 2026 clearly stating in the e-mail subject line the POSITION you are applying for or Visit our websites: http://www.ksm.co.zm / www.gozambiajobs.co.zm or Download our Recruitment App from Google Play store search for: RECRUITER KSM.
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