Assistant Graduate Underwriter

IPS Group Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected insurance company in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Underwriting Assistant. This role offers recent graduates the chance to develop a career in underwriting with structured training, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional qualifications. Responsibilities include gathering information for decisions, liaising with clients and brokers, and supporting policy development in a hybrid working setting.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Structured training

Professional qualifications support

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Analytical and organisational abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare information for underwriting decisions.
• Communicate with clients and brokers via phone and email.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing policy wordings.
• Maintain accuracy in internal systems.
• Build relationships with clients and solicitors.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Analytical abilities

Client-focused mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Recent degree (2:1 or above) in law, insurance, business or a property-related field

Job description

Underwriting Assistant – Leeds

Up to £28,500 + benefits + hybrid working

Are you a recent graduate with a background in law, insurance or a property-related subject? Are you looking to build a long-term, rewarding career in underwriting where you can combine your academic knowledge with commercial experience and client interaction? If so, this could be a great place to start.

We’re currently recruiting for a Graduate Underwriting Assistant to join a well-established underwriting team based in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a respected organisation that specialises in legal indemnity insurance and supports major property and finance transactions across the UK.

In this role, you'll be working closely with experienced Underwriters, gaining hands‑on experience across a range of tasks. You’ll help review and summarise legal and property‑related documents, handle new business enquiries, liaise with clients and brokers, and assist with policy wordings. Over time, you’ll build a strong understanding of legal indemnity risks and develop the confidence to assess complex scenarios, contribute to underwriting decisions and support high‑value cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Gathering and preparing information to support underwriting decisions
• Communicating with clients and brokers via phone and email
• Assisting with drafting and reviewing policy wordings
• Keeping internal systems up to date and accurate
• Building strong working relationships with solicitors, clients and intermediaries

This is a graduate-entry position for someone who is serious about developing a career in underwriting. You’ll benefit from structured training, day‑to‑day learning, and support in working towards professional qualifications through a continuous development programme.

Qualifications

• A recent degree (2:1 or above) in law, insurance, business or a property‑related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• A commercially aware, client‑focused mindset
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn

This role offers a clear path into a specialist field of insurance, with the opportunity to develop practical skills, work with experienced professionals and grow in a supportive, hybrid‑working environment.

If you're a recent graduate ready to start your career in underwriting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take your first step into a respected and growing industry.