Underwriting Assistant

Job Description:

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the (COMPANY NAME) Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category
Underwriting

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
This is an opportunity for anybody looking to enter the Insurance industry. We will support your development by providing you with an Insurance qualification through an apprenticeship and good exposure to our products. You could be a school leaver or somebody looking to change careers or return to work after time out. As long as you have good analytical skills, are numerate and can communicate well, we don't mind what your background is.

We are recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team based in Manchester office on a 2 year fixed term contract. You will work with a collaborative team of underwriters that will provide you with the opportunity to build a unique and successful career within a highly competitive area of the insurance industry. As part of the Underwriting team, you will build Insurance skillsets through a blend of mentorship, professional qualifications through an apprenticeship, and on-the-job training.

(COMPANY NAME) Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion.

This role is eligible for a £1,000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at (COMPANY NAME) Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus.
What Will You Do?
* Gather and analyse pertinent information in order to evaluate the acceptability of business risk. Build relationships with brokers to help achieve business goals.
* Undergo extensive training in order to underwrite, sell to, negotiate with, and influence brokers to help manage a profitable book of business.
* Begin to build and understand relationships with (COMPANY NAME) employees within the business unit and across the enterprise in order to begin to create sales plans.
* Actively participates and supports Development and Renewal Underwriters in new business, renewal and mid-term alteration underwriting activities that support underwriting decisions, consistent with business growth and profit.
* Actively participate in regularly scheduled sales and underwriting meetings.
* Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives.
* Help deliver superior customer service standards
What is a Must Have?
* A-Levels or similar qualification.

What Is in It for You?

* Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by (COMPANY NAME), with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
* Retirement: (COMPANY NAME) will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
* Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at (COMPANY NAME) with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
* Wellness Programme: The (COMPANY NAME) wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. (COMPANY NAME) has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

(COMPANY NAME) is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

(COMPANY NAME) reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.(COMPANY NAME).com/life-at-(COMPANY NAME)/benefits