Residential Underwriter

Sacco Mann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Residential Underwriters to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for a residential conveyancer looking to transition into the insurance sector. You will make informed underwriting decisions on title insurance policies, working closely with solicitors and mortgage brokers. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of benefits including a healthcare cash plan and a performance-related bonus. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the property insurance industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

27 days' holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Performance related annual bonus

Season ticket loans

Online discount portal

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in handling caseloads of residential property sales and purchases.
• Strong understanding of title insurance and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Make informed underwriting decisions on title insurance policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with conveyancing solicitors and mortgage brokers.

Skills

Underwriting decisions

Title checking

Client relationship management

Education

2+ years in residential property

Job description

Our client, a leading insurance company within the property industry, is recruiting for two Residential Underwriters to join their team.The role would suit a residential conveyancer, who is looking to take a step away from fee earning with a move into the insurance sector.

You will be responsible for making informed underwriting decisions on title insurance policies, typically recommended by solicitors or mortgage brokers acting on behalf of property buyers or sellers.These recommendations often arise when issues are identified during property searches - for example, concerns related to planning permission, access issues, boundary disputes or restrictive covenants.

What's on offer?:

• Salary to £40,000 dependent on experience
• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays plus the option to buy and sell.
• 3 x death in service.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Performance related annual bonus.
• Season ticket loans and online discount portal.

Responsibilities:

• Working on a client base largely made up of conveyancing Solicitors and mortgage brokers.
• Making effective underwriting decisions on title insurance.
• Building and maintaining new and existing client relationships.
• Providing technical input in the drafting of new policies.
• Promotion of residential products to new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• Upwards of 2 years' experience handling your own caseload of freehold and leasehold residential property sales and purchases.
• Experienced in title checking.

To apply for this role, please do so via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East Division on 0113 467 9783.