Underwriting Assistant Twickenham, England
Job description
Great opportunity for a graduate or motor insurance professional looking to get into a more technical role.
Our client is looking for a strong candidate to support the Underwriters and Underwriting director by
- Providing support in responding to email referrals & manage internal and external queries. This includes referral to Insurers where required.
- Maintain the correct administration & filing for the Insurer & product files
- Responsible for in house referrals from the sales team
- Assist in the generation of scheme performance data using company systems.
- Keep up to date with the company’s products and relevant external events that could affect underwriting decisions
- Make confident decisions in line with business rules and processes.
- Be the first point of contact for the sales floor for underwriting queries
- Able to present risks to bespoke underwriters and agree terms
- Understand underwriting performance and have experience of monitoring insurer loss ratios
- To always present the company in a professional and confident manner
- Work closely with Operations in relation to Compliance matters
Person specification:
- Understand how to implement processes and procedures. Can confidently manage priorities effectively.
- Able to produce consistently high-quality information within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
- Capable of managing relationships – internal and external at all levels within business.
- Have a desire to learn new skills and challenge the ‘status quo’ to develop personal and achieve business objectives.
- Take an active role in supporting and maintaining the company values and culture.
- Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding communication and reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications and experience
- GCSE Level (or higher) strong Pass in English Language and Mathematics
preferable but not essential a Degree or Higher National Diploma
- Or ideally over 1 years Insurance or Financial Services Industry experience but not essential as full training to be provided
Job Title: Assistant Underwriter
Responsibilities:
- Assist the underwriting team in reviewing and evaluating insurance applications
- Collect and analyze data to assess risk and determine appropriate coverage
- Prepare quotes and policy documents for review by senior underwriters
- Communicate with agents, brokers, and clients to gather necessary information and clarify policy details
- Conduct research on industry trends, regulations, and competitor offerings
- Maintain accurate records of policies, endorsements, and claims
- Collaborate with other departments such as claims and customer service to ensure efficient processing of policies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prior experience in insurance or underwriting is preferred but not required
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional insurance solutions to our clients.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Twickenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Underwriting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: UWT-1
