Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that combines the convenience of a hybrid work model with the excitement of being a part of a dedicated Underwriting team? Look no further! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team in a permanent role that offers a perfect blend of work-from-home and in-office.

About the Business:

Our client has been around for over 30 years, specializing in Property Insurance. They have seen a large transformation in the business and have grown through their customer-focused approach to Insurance and through strategic acquisitions. The business has doubled in size over the last 24 months and forecasting similar growth.

The good things?

They are a multi-award winning business, that really provide themselves on creating a fun and supporting environment.

They love having fun, the general office vibe is happy, full of good banter – they have regular team events and are always going all out celebrating wins!

What really differentiates them is that they love investing and growing their people – there is a huge focus on development, create individual development plans, supporting staff through additional studies and internal training.

Importantly, they have a huge focus on making sure everyone has a great work life balance and not working outside of business hours.

The Role:

We're looking for an Assistant Underwriter to assist in the underwriting of renewal and new business risks by providing processing, administrative, and underwriting support whilst operating within specific risk acceptance authorities and guidelines. You are a skilled relationship-builder and able to confidently engage with many different people. You enjoy learning about the business and understanding how you can add value and work with us to achieve our goals. Your communication skills will really come to the forefront, as you work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and ensure that all work is handled efficiently and accurately.

Key Parts of the Role:

• To be the first line of contact for brokers, answering calls promptly in a courteous and informative manner with referral if outside of your authority or knowledge.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours (outside of exceptions) in a courteous and informative manner.
• Perform sound risk assessments in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines and within your delegated authority.
• All actions, including emails & phone calls to be properly documented in the clients' underwriting file.
• Ensuring work is accurate and underwriting discipline and procedures are being followed.
• Continue to develop your knowledge and underwriting skills, ensuring adherence to internal processes and guidelines.
• Ensuring that work is processed in a timely manner to meet key business targets.
• Maintain an active and effective diary system, ensuring all tasks are actioned and followed up within time limits imposed by the General Insurance Code of Practice.
• Identifying and reporting on ideas that result in the efficient use of systems.
• Reporting any issues that you may identify to your Team Leader.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have:

·        At least 1 year of experience in Underwriting.

·        High level attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize & multi-task.

·        Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

·        Ability to meet service levels and individual KPIs.

·        Decision-making skills and ability to problem solve.

·        Self-motivated and a team player.

If you are ready to join this dynamic team and contribute to their vision of growth and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

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