Senior Underwriter : Short-Term Trade Insurance (STI)

The ECIC seeks a Senior Underwriter to assess and price short-term trade insurance risks, supporting South African exporters in higher-risk African and emerging markets.

What it offers

• A role as Senior Underwriter: Short-Term Trade Insurance (STI) within the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd (ECIC).

Who can apply

• Not specified in the source.

What you'll do

• Underwrite short-term trade insurance policies to enable South African exporters to compete in Africa and other emerging markets.
• Price African risk using ECIC’s market knowledge to offer competitive terms.
• Support government export promotion objectives by facilitating trade and funding for infrastructure projects.
• Assist in releasing funding required for infrastructure, addressing obstacles faced by global organisations in Africa.

How to apply

• Not specified in the source.

Good to know

• The ECIC was established in July 2001 and operates under a mandate from the South African government to stimulate economic growth and job creation through export insurance.
• The ECIC works closely with the Department of Trade and Industry to develop insurance products that align with government export goals.
• Export credit financing is critical for capital exports, which are long-dated assets typically financed with bank debt for cash flow management.