Underwriter
- London
- £60,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + ~15% bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Fluent French and English requiredAbout the RoleRobert Half are seeking a fluent French-speaking Underwriter to join a leading insurance firm. This role focuses on assessing the financial stability of businesses, underwriting financial guarantee products, and managing a portfolio of French clients.Key Responsibilities
- Assess the creditworthiness of prospective clients using financial statements, bank data, and references
- Prepare detailed risk assessments and recommendations
- Set pricing, terms, and conditions for coverage
- Review bonds, policies, and membership documents
- Manage a portfolio of French clients with annual renewals
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Conduct periodic client reviews via calls and occasional on-site visits (2-3 trips to France per year)
- Monitor client risk and performance throughout the policy lifecycle
- Oversee junior team members supporting underwriting and monitoring activities
- Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant
- Provide expert guidance to clients and intermediaries throughout the application and renewal process
- Handle queries professionally and efficiently
- Liaise with brokers and internal teams to ensure a smooth customer journey
- Fluent in French and English
- Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience or similar financial risk role
- Or newly qualified auditor from practice.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Confident reviewing financial documents and making risk-based assessments
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- High-growth business
- Opportunities for advancement as business evolves
- Strong development potential
- Gain broad commercial experience beyond traditional insurance roles
- Discretionary bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (2 days in Central London office)