Main characteristics
- Location
- West Malling, Kent
- Company
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £25000 - £30000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Accounting / Financial / Insurance
Job summary
Job Title: Assistant UnderwriterSalary: Up to £30,000
Location: West Malling (one day a week in office)
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading data and technology driven Insurance organisation. We are seeking a career driven professionals who have demonstrable experience Underwriting or have worked as part of a Conveyancing or Private Client department in a busy law firm. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly reputable team, and you will be supported by Senior Underwriters to assess and underwrite insurance risks in accordance with company guidelines.
Duties include:
Working as part of the underwriting team to ensure the highest level of service and technical expertise is provided to clients
Assess risk and underwrite insurance risks in accordance with company guidelines
To gather and assess appropriate information and record in a clear underwriting risk summary form on each file, evidencing reasons for recommending insurance
Calculate competitive premiums which are reflective of risk presented
To form and maintain good working relationships with clients
Maintain and build upon existing knowledge inclusive of changes in law to ensure that products continue to meet the need and demand of clients
Day to day administration including but not inclusive of, answering website and telephone queries on products, chasing quotations updating in house systems.
The successful candidate will have/be:
Demonstrable experience underwriting insurance
Alternatively, having worked for a broker within the industry or having worked as a conveyancing/private client practitioner who is looking to utilise their skills and knowledge on title/estate administration risks within an underwriting role.
Can demonstrate a good understanding of defective title insurance and/or estate administration/probate insurance
Highly analytical and good at problem solving
Good experience working collaboratively and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Package:
Up to £30,000
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days annual leave
Excellent pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid working (one day a week in the office)
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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