Asanda Jenkins
Personal Lines Underwriter | Risk Assessment & Client Retention
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Seasoned Personal Lines Underwriter with 10+ years delivering sharp risk assessment, policy management, and broker relationship growth. Proven track record across binder facilities, renewals, and claims support in fast-paced insurance environments.
Experience
Personal Lines Underwriter - CookeFuller Group - Kloof, South Africa
(2024-02)
- Analysed and evaluated applications to determine policy terms and premiums across Binder facilities (Renasa)
- Managed full client account lifecycle — endorsements, renewals, and broker/UMA collaboration to boost service delivery
- Negotiated policy terms aligned to client needs while handling claims queries and managing expectations proactively
Personal Lines Underwriter - Compendium - Westville, South Africa
(2022-12 - 2024-01)
- Delivered end-to-end underwriting services for brokers — new business, renewals, endorsements, and risk profiling
- Strengthened broker relationships through policy retention strategies and proactive client engagement
- Resolved unpaid premium issues by liaising directly with clients to maintain book integrity
Personal Lines Underwriter - Hereford Risk Management Services - Kloof, South Africa
(2019-01 - 2022-11)
- Oversaw full underwriting portfolio including policy terms, cover options, renewals, claims, and compliance
- Partnered with brokers to drive growth targets while conducting needs analyses at renewal to improve retention
- Delivered responsive client support, ensuring accurate product knowledge and timely query resolution
Broker Sales Consultant - Bidvest Insurance - Umhlanga, South Africa
(2013-10 - 2018-12)
- Consistently exceeded broker sales targets at Bidvest Insurance while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate contact records
Education
NQF 4 - Retail Insurance - Graduate Institute Of Financial Sciences (2018-01)
RE 05 - FPI (2016-07)
Matric - Marburg Secondary (2007-12)
