Assistant Underwriter

everywhen; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine insurance sector is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to support their underwriting team in Brighton. This entry-level role involves handling renewal enquiries, producing quotes, and liaising with brokers and customers. Passion for the marine industry is a plus, but training will be provided. Join a team focused on delivering excellent customer service and developing your underwriting skills from day one.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Passion for providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with brokers and customers over the phone.
• Respond to customer and broker enquiries professionally.
• Maintain agreed service levels and complete tasks on time.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Recruitment Specialist at The Ardonagh Group

We’re on the hunt for a talented Assistant Underwriter to join our Navigators & General team in Brighton. You will support our underwriting team with Pleasurecraft business, so we would be delighted to hear from you if you enjoy sailing and are passionate about the marine industry. If not, we’d still love to hear from you as all training will be provided. You will handle renewal enquiries, assist with producing quotes, and liaise with our brokers and customers. You will develop the underwriting and trading skills needed to help drive the business forwards.

You will be part of Navigators & General, a specialist marine business within Geo Underwriting Services Limited. Geo is the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory and a Gold rated Investor in Customer Insurance, specializing in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine, and Protection lines.

What does an Assistant Underwriter do?

This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your team, you will focus on:

• Build relationships with our brokers and customers over the phone.
• Respond to customer and broker enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Complete diarised tasks within set timeframes.
• Maintain agreed service levels.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Operate within personal authority limits and delegated parameters.
• Achieve individual targets while contributing to team goals.

What are we looking for in our next Assistant Underwriter?

As an Assistant Underwriter, you’ll be underwriting new and existing business. This is a market-facing role, so excellent communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding customer service are essential. You should be a self-starter with strong organizational skills and a desire to learn. We will support and train you in all technical aspects of the role and ensure you feel part of the team from day one.

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and discrimination-free working environment. We empower our people to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted prior to employment, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and a criminal record check.

Please note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. No agencies, please.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance

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