Asanda Jenkins

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.

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

NQF 4 - Retail Insurance - Graduate Institute Of Financial Sciences (2018-01)

RE 05 - FPI (2016-07)

Matric - Marburg Secondary (2007-12)