Assistant Underwriter
Leatherhead – hybrid home working – 3 days working in the office after the initial training period is completed
to £28,000 with possible flexibility depending on relevant experience
Our client – a well known UK Underwriting business international connections, are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter for their specialist Hazardous Goods and Environmental sector underwriting team in Surrey.
Working closely with experienced Underwriters who will provide you with 1-2-1 ongoing training, you will learn how to review broker presentations, identify risk per policy/client, rate and underwrite Commercial Fleet Insurance risks. Fleets include specialist Goods in Transit and individually designed HGV vehicles. Drawing on the applicants strengths this can either be renewals or new business focused.
With insurance brokers as your client, you will be taught how to communicate, build relationships and negotiate effectively.
This job will be an ongoing learning programme where you will have the opportunity to develop into an Underwriter, ultimately receiving your ‘pen’ to underwrite.
It is a truly exciting job to enter the underwriting industry.
Experience
A background in and a working knowledge of either Motor, Motor Fleet or Commercial policies
Underwriting, broking or claims handling experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data
Strong communication skills
Ability to make decisions and be able to explain the outcome of your decisions clearly
Ability to think outside of the box