Apprentice Assistant Underwriter

Tasker & Partners; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a motivated Trainee Assistant Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to support experienced Underwriters while developing your skills in the insurance industry. You will engage with internal stakeholders and Insurers, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulations. The organization prides itself on delivering exceptional service without outsourcing, providing a unique environment for growth. With a supportive culture and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for someone eager to learn and make a difference in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Paid Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Flexible Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Discounts on Cinema Tickets and Meals

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry for existing business Underwriters.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and Insurers as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with local procedures and customer service standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Background in Insurance

Relevant Industry Experience

Job description

The role

We’re now looking for a bright and motivated Trainee Assistant Underwriter to support the team at Jensten Motor Trade, which is part of the Jensten Group.

We are one of the leading providers of specialist, exclusive, and cost-effective insurance products to the Motor trade. Our business is firmly focused on providing a “better service” to our clients, achieved by handling business in-house; we don’t outsource!

The UK’s leading insurance companies have provided us with underwriting authority, enabling us to provide an efficient service to all our clients.

Reporting to the Underwriting Team Leader and working within a supportive team, you will be based at our Bexleyheath office on a hybrid basis (following successful completion of the training period).

Key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Assist with data entry for the existing business Underwriters
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and Insurers as appropriate
• Make calls to staff/Insurers to chase down outstanding items
• Keep procedures, systems, and information documents up to date with relevant information
• Work in line with branch deadlines
• Ensure compliance with local procedures, customer service standards, and external compliance regulations, e.g., FCA

About you

As an Assistant Underwriter, you’ll have excellent communication and written skills with a keen eye for detail.

You will also be or have:

• Ideally a background within Insurance, although other industry experience will be considered
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good level of organisation and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance
• Able to use initiative and multi-task, updating relevant systems and admin

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary, with an annual pay review and bonus scheme
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex-benefits - A range of flexible benefits to choose from that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
• Perks at work - amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items, etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days annually

About Us

Launched in 2018, Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition, we now place nearly £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition, and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture, and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. This is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups; we are one of the most exciting too. And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn, and grow.