CASE FILE NO. 2026 — UNDERWRITING & CLAIMS

Hope Loveness
Kamanga

Underwriting Assistant & Claims Administrator — detail-oriented and highly organised, with hands-on experience across new business, renewals, endorsements and claims, built on a strong grounding in underwriting principles and regulatory compliance.

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2026
Profile

Professional summary

A detail-oriented and highly organised professional with extensive experience across underwriting support, claims administration, policy management and client service — comfortable processing new business, renewals, endorsements and claims while keeping every file compliant with underwriting guidelines and regulatory standards.

Known for careful analysis of policy documentation, steady coordination between insurers, brokers and clients, and a commitment to accuracy that holds up under fast-paced, multi-priority workloads — all while protecting client confidentiality and contributing to continuous process improvement.

NATIONALITYSouth African
GENDERFemale
DOB01 April 2000
CIVIL STATUSSingle
DRIVING LICENCECode 10
CRIMINAL RECORDNone
NOTICE PERIODOne month
LANGUAGESEnglish, isiZulu
Qualifications

Academic record & certificates

2023
F.E.T Certificate in Short-Term Insurance — NQF Level 4
Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority
2020
Grade 12, National Senior Certificate
Siyabusa Secondary School
Other certificates
Class of Business: Short-Term Insurance — Personal LinesMilpark Education
Class of Business: Short-Term Insurance — Commercial LinesMilpark Education
Citizenship for Future: Innovation, Technology & SustainabilityExcel Academy
Experience

Work history

✓ CURRENT ROLE
Underwriting Assistant / Claims Administrator
JAN 2023 — CURRENT
Van Flymen and Associates, Houghton Estate
  • Assists underwriters with assessment, processing and administration of new business, renewals and endorsements.
  • Reviews insurance applications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
  • Registers, administers and monitors claims from notification through to settlement, liaising with insurers, brokers and assessors.
  • Investigates claims by reviewing documentation and verifying compliance with policy terms.
  • Maintains client, policy and claims records on the insurance management system in line with the POPIA act.
  • Handles client enquiries on cover, claims procedures and policy amendments, and supports complaint resolution.
Supervisor
MAR 2022 — APR 2022
Statistics SA
  • Supervised and coordinated fieldwork operations and staff performance.
  • Monitored data quality and ensured compliance with survey procedures.
  • Managed reporting, logistics and administrative support for project objectives.
  • Trained and guided fieldworkers, resolving challenges as they arose.
Call Centre Agent
JAN 2021 — JAN 2022
iTalk Financial Services
  • Handled inbound and outbound customer calls, resolving queries efficiently.
  • Promoted and explained financial products while identifying customer needs.
  • Followed up on enquiries and resolved complaints to maintain strong client relationships.
Skills

Key skills & competencies

Insurance & claims

Underwriting SupportClaims Administration Risk AssessmentPolicy & Compliance Management Claims Processing & DocumentationInsurance Sales & Marketing

Office & administrative

Administrative SupportCorrespondence Management Filing & Records ManagementReporting & Research Organisation & PlanningDeadline & Task Management

Personal & interpersonal

Team PlayerAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving Decision MakingAttention to DetailCommunication Skills Conflict ResolutionCustomer Service

Technical & regulatory

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint Microsoft OutlookFAIS Act, FICA & POPIAUse of Office Technology & Systems
References

References

Lynn Language
Team Leader
Van Flymen and Associates
061 484 3081
Lynn.language@vanflymen.co.za
Thabang
Team Leader
iTalk Financial Services
076 878 9066
Rabelani
Supervisor
Statistics SA
072 356 7524
Contact

Get in touch

50 Skonplas, Slovoville, South Roodepoort, 1724