Assistant Underwriter

Avencia Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join their Leeds office. In this dynamic role, you will support the renewals department by underwriting a variety of Professional and Management risks, including Cyber and Technology risks. You will build strong relationships with brokers, manage renewals, and ensure excellent service delivery. This position offers the opportunity to work within a well-established team focused on enhancing business processes. If you have a passion for insurance and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven insurance experience with strong technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to study for or currently pursuing CII qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting risks within personal underwriting authority.
• Providing excellent service to brokers and managing renewals.
• Collaborating with Technical teams and assisting with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Insurance Experience

Communication Skills

Numerical Abilities

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Education

CII Qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Acturis

Job description

Job Description

About us

Avencia Consulting is partnering with a leading Fortune 500 insurer to recruit an Assistant Underwriterin their Leeds office.

The role involves supporting the renewals department, handling a range of Professional and Management risks, including Cyber and Technology risks. This is a growing area within a well-established team that works on projects to enhance business processes.

The focus is on providing underwriting supportto underwriters and brokers, building strong internal and external relationships, and assisting across all business classes.

What you'll be doing

• Underwriting risks within personal underwriting authority.* Providing excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals, mid-term adjustments, and referrals received via the e-trading platform, Acturis, or by email/phone.* Handling incoming calls to the team promptly and professionally.* Diarising and following up on renewals with brokers to secure and retain business.* Managing internal and external enquiries via email and phone.* Reviewing broker-generated activities, promoting the benefits of products, and negotiating terms.* Analysing broker performance and reporting findings to the team manager.* Managing renewal cases, working with brokers to secure renewals and upsell/cross-sell additional coverages.* Requesting and reviewing survey reports, issuing risk requirements to brokers.* Managing diary items and following up on outstanding responses.* Collaborating with Technical teams in Leeds and across the wider business.* Assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

Our must-haves

• Proven insurance experience and strong technical skills.* Experience in relevant classes of business is desirable but not essential.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong numerical abilities.* High attention to detail and accuracy.* Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.* Willingness to study for or currently pursuing CII qualifications.