Trainee Commercial Account Handler / Underwriter – Leeds City Centre

Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurance brokerage in Leeds City Centre is seeking a Trainee Commercial Account Handler / Underwriter. This dual role combines broking and underwriting tasks, with comprehensive training and progression support towards CII qualification offered. The position offers a basic salary of up to £29k per annum, along with flexible working options including hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Financial support for CII qualification

Qualifications

• 12 months+ commercial insurance experience or relevant experience keen to transition.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist account executives with broking requirements including new business submissions.
• Negotiate renewal terms and make amendments to existing policies.
• Calculate premiums using underwriting authorities.

Skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Tools

Acturis system

Job description

Trainee Commercial Account Handler / Underwriter – Leeds City Centre

This is an excellent opportunity, which could suit either an individual with 12 months + commercial insurance experience or perhaps you have some insurance experience and are keen to move into a commercial insurance role with training provided.

Our client is a very successful commercial insurance brokerage conveniently located in Leeds City Centre, a short walk from major transport links. They operate from smart, modern and appealing offices in the heart of the City Centre.

This is a dual role, part broking and part underwriting. You will be part of an excellent team supporting the account executives with their broking requirements, this will include helping with new business submissions, making amendments to existing policies and speaking to insurers to negotiate renewal terms.

Our client has a number of schemes with major insurers, where they have delegated authority to make underwriting decisions. As part of your role, you will be trained to calculate premiums where required using their underwriting authorities.

Previous use of the Acturis system would be beneficial, although not essential and full system training can be provided. Also, progression towards CII qualification will be fully supported by the business, both in terms of financial support and in providing opportunities to revise.

Our client works on a relatively flexible basis and can accommodate hybrid working, currently 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, however, expect to be in the office more often than not to complete the initial training.

As a business, they are more inclined to recruit based on personably, attitude and ability to work with a strong team ethic.

This role comes with a basic salary of up to £29k per annum and includes a full and comprehensive benefits package.

For further details please contact Tim Cryer on 01423 313909 or forward your CV and a covering note to [e-mail]