Your new job working as an Assistant underwriter will be based in London for a company that provides insurance solutions that specialises in both the e-trade and traditional underwriting of SME commercial package policies inclusive of commercial combined and contractors combined. Your new company has been running for 20 years, helping brokers find the perfect coverage for their clients. This company prides itself on the service it delivers, and this would not be possible without the effective management of both insurers and brokers. It is due to this companies’ growth that a new position has opened up as an Assistant Underwriter in their commercial construction business department.

Your new role as an Assistant Underwriter means that you must provide effective, timely and professional support to brokers for existing business and general enquiries. You will be meeting and, where possible, exceeding broker's service levels and expectations as well as supporting the wider ‘team leader’ team. Part of your role will be identifying cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk. You will need to understand the impacts of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrate an ability to review, taking these factors into account. This role includes building and maintaining strong relationships with key trading partners to maximise influence along with supporting the development and operations of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business. Along with these responsibilities, you will need to maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers, demonstrate ‘model behaviours’, contribute to wider business activities and operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.

It is essential that you have 2 years relevant experience in the insurance industry for this role, and it is ideal if your relevant previous experience includes that of a commercial underwriting role. In order to be successful in obtaining this role, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the UK insurance market, a broad knowledge of SME commercial, property owners and/ or tradesman’s liability insurance, as well as a thorough understanding of the underwriting process. You should have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent and a Cert CII or equivalent qualification will help you in this role. Some skills that will help you to be successful in this role are communication, organisation, time-management, adaptability, negotiation skills, numeracy skills. This role is ideal for a friendly, driven and influential individual who thrives in team and leadership environments.

You will be offered a salary of up to £35,000 plus the opportunity to work for a leading company in the insurance industry. You will be working for a company that constantly strives to achieve the best outcomes for staff and clients alike and continuous growth is encouraged.