Graduate Underwriting Assistant

The Graduate Project; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Underwriter to join their collaborative team. In this hybrid role, you will assist with the underwriting of commercial and residential insurance risks. Responsibilities include reviewing files for senior underwriters and liaising directly with clients to provide exemplary service. This position offers a salary of £26,000 – £30,000 plus benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates eager to start a career in insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in insurance and risk assessment.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily underwriting and processing of insurance risks.
• Review and prepare files for senior underwriters.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide service.
• Ensure policy terms are correct with a growing understanding.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Job description

Job Description

🧾 Role | Graduate Underwriter

🧠 Areas | Insurance Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Policy Review

📍 Based | Leeds (Hybrid)

💰 Offer | £26,000 – £30,000 + benefits

Hi 👋

We’re supporting a growing financial services organisation looking to bring in a Graduate Underwriter to join their insurance firm. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and highly technical underwriting team, with hands‑on mentoring and long‑term career development built in.

💥 As a Graduate Underwriter, you will:

• Assist in the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential insurance risks
• Review, summarise and prepare files for referral to senior underwriters
• Liaise with internal and external clients to resolve queries and provide outstanding customer service
• Ensure policy wordings and terms are correct, demonstrating a growing understanding of coverage
• Input and maintain accurate data across systems to reflect the current underwriting position
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and underwriting operations
• Build strong relationships with clients to maximise business retention and conversion

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