Graduate Underwriter/Analyst

targetjobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Protector Insurance as an Underwriter/Analyst in Manchester, where you can kick-start your career in the insurance industry. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to senior stakeholders. Ideal for recent graduates with strong analytical skills and a passion for learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic background required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn and take on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Influence the company's profitability through risk selection.
• Engage in diverse tasks across various types of insurance.
• Participate in training towards professional insurance qualifications.

Skills

Analytical competence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT competence

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of SQL

Familiarity with Python

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

Protector Insurance is one of the fastest growing insurers in the UK! We are a Norwegian-based company that expanded into the UK market in 2015 and have grown rapidly over the past nine years.

With rapid growth comes great opportunity for the right people. We're now looking to recruit highly motivated graduates to join our team as Underwriter/Analysts at our Head Office in Manchester.

You'll be joining a progressive and supportive team that fosters a collaborative and enthusiastic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop quickly alongside peers who are also starting their careers.

Responsibilities Of The Underwriter Analyst

• Work at the heart of the risk selection process, directly influencing the company's profitability.
• Gain exposure to clients across both the private and public sector, including some of the largest organisations in the UK.
• Undertake a broad range of challenging and exciting tasks across Property, Casualty and Motor Fleet insurance.
• Analyse data, present key conclusions, and participate in a range of operational projects across the UK and overseas.
• Build solid relationships internally and externally to support business development and client retention.
• Engage in a structured training programme from day one, gaining underwriting experience and support towards professional insurance qualifications.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Recent Graduate calibre with an excellent academic background.
• Great analytical competence and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to take on responsibility.
• High level of IT competence; experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL and/or Python would be advantageous.
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing within a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Comfortable in a culture of open and direct communication.
  
  

Why Join Us

• You'll play an important role in a company where your work has real impact.
• We offer a collaborative, enthusiastic environment with a focus on growth and development.
• Our training programme combines hands-on experience with professional study support.
• You'll gain broad commercial exposure from the outset, working with senior stakeholders and high-profile clients.
• Our values - Credible, Open, Bold, and Committed - guide everything we do. We're proud of our culture and look for individuals who share these principles.
  
  

Ready to Launch Your Career?

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to kickstart your career in the insurance industry, we'd love to hear from you.