Underwriting Assistant

Julie Rose Recruitment

  • Leeds
  • £5,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
JRRL have an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate to join their market leading client as an Underwriting Assistant in their Commercial Underwriting team. Our client offers an excellent career path within Underwriting with an internal training programme and support with professional qualifications. The role will be based in their LEEDS office.Duties for the Underwriting Assistant:
  • Assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential risks.
  • Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to more senior underwriters.
  • Ensure policy wording is correct and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of policy coverage and be able to discuss this confidently with external and internal clients.
  • Deal with new enquiries and queries via telephone and in writing and adhere to service standards.
  • Input, update and maintain data so systems accurately reflect current position.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and maintain high levels of service to maximise business and conversion rate.
  • Undertake legal research, projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by line manager.
Person Specification for the Underwriting Assistant:
  • Strong degree (minimum 2:1).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to organise own time and prioritise workload to tight deadlines whilst still maintaining a high attention to detail.
  • Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Builds rapport with colleagues, contributing to the effectiveness of the team.
  • Strong desire for a career within insurance and a willingness to take insurance exams.
The Underwriting Assistant role is a full-time, permanent position.

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