Underwriting Assistant

Location Leeds
Discipline: Underwriting
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: matthew@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J4026
Published: about 1 year ago
Underwriting Assistant £20,000 - £23,000 Stafford – Flexible Hybrid working An international market leader are seeking Insurance Technicians to support very strong growth within the function across multiple lines of business, providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities & accountabilities: • Awareness and understanding of the annual business plan for the respective business unit • Compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met • Adherence to underwriting standards and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency in line with process control time frames • Contribution to the recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy, good practice, and adherence to relevant performance standards • Negotiation or premium, terms and conditions for new and existing business • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Ensuring accurate underwriting data is captured on systems to minimize risk and ensure high quality output of information • Assisting with the production of management information statistics and reports to support the business planning process, through research and project work Skills& experience: • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with ability to work to deadlines • Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain business relationships • Problem solving skills – demonstrating tenacity in handling and resolving queries • Accuracy and excellent attention to detail • A good level of numeracy and literacy • Ability to work as part of a team • Desire to gain knowledge and skill