Underwriting Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for a Trading Underwriting Assistant to join their Manchester team. This role focuses on developing broker relationships and efficiently managing renewals within a growing business. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, excellent communication, and organizational skills, along with a Cert CII qualification. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Support from Directors and Managers

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in a service-based industry is essential.
• Self-motivated with good relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain broker relationships.
• Handle renewals, mid-term adjustments, and cancellations.
• Collaborate with team members and manage large renewal cases.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Education

Cert CII qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Trading Underwriting Assistant - based in Manchester

Your new company: Your new company is one of the largest MGAs in the UK, with offices across the country, specialising in SME to mid-market Property & Casualty insurance. They maintain strong relationships with brokers and focus on client-centric underwriting strategies. Due to expansion within the Existing Business team, a Trading Underwriting Assistant position has become available. This role is based in Manchester.

Your new role: As a Trading Underwriting Assistant, you will develop and maintain broker relationships by delivering excellent customer service and managing renewals efficiently. You will collaborate with your team and manager to help establish and grow the Manchester Centre of Excellence. Responsibilities include handling broker and client requests such as renewals, mid-term adjustments, and cancellations, working with team members, and managing large renewal cases. You will also operate within your delegated underwriting authority and identify opportunities to improve processes.

What you'll need to succeed: Previous experience in a service-based industry and a good understanding of customer outcomes are essential. You should be self-motivated, friendly, good at building relationships, quick to learn, and able to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to work under pressure and solve problems are required. Ideally, you will be Cert CII qualified.

What you'll get in return: A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Support from Directors and Managers, opportunities for development and increased responsibility, and a chance to work within a growing, friendly team with a long-term vision to meet client needs.

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