Assistant Underwriter – Commercial Insurance

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider seeks an experienced Assistant Underwriter to join their Commercial New Business department in London. This role involves assisting with underwriting tasks, managing broker relationships, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should ideally have experience in insurance and be pursuing a CII qualification.

Qualifications

• Working towards or already achieved CII qualification.
• One year experience in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Review and underwrite lower complexity new business quotations.
• Liaise with brokers and ensure compliance with company processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

CII qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Assistant Underwriter – Commercial Insurance

Location: London

ROLE PURPOSE

We’re working closely with a leading insurance provider to find an experienced Assistant Underwriter to join their Commercial New Business department. The position entails assisting the New Business Underwriting team by managing less complex tasks, fostering broker relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and underwrite lower complexity new business quotations
• Liaise with brokers to make necessary amendments on new business quotes
• Communicate regularly with Trading Underwriters, Team Leaders, and Trading Managers
• Ensure all work is completed within SLA’s and maintain broker relationships
• Answer phone calls from brokers in a professional and friendly manner
• Operate within the Underwriting License and promote overall corporate goals
• Ensure compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Working towards or already achieved CII qualification
• One year experience in insurance

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Competence in team working, problem solving, and organisational skills desirable
• Positive attitude, reliability, and dependability
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

DAY-TO-DAY

• You will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting new business quotations, maintaining broker relationships, and ensuring compliance with company processes and procedures

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07951 797 486 or email us at [e-mail]

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