Underwriting Assistant

Hays; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company located in Manchester is seeking a Trading Underwriting Assistant to strengthen broker relationships and manage renewals. This entry-level position involves outstanding customer service and process enhancement within a dynamic team environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Support from Directors and Managers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a service-based industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong broker relationships.
• Efficiently handle renewals and client requests.
• Collaborate with team members and manage large renewal cases.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Cert CII qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Trading Underwriting Assistant - based in Manchester
Your new companyYour new company is one of the largest MGAs in the UK, with offices all over the UK that specialises in the SME to mid-market Property & Casualty business. They have fantastic relationships with their panel of brokers and put their clients at the centre of their underwriting strategy. Due to expansion within the Existing Business team a position for a Trading Underwriting Assistant has arisen. This role is based in Manchester.

Your new role: Your new role as a Trading Underwriting Assistant means you will develop and sustain strong broker relationships by consistently delivering outstanding customer service and managing renewals efficiently. Collaborate proactively with your team and manager to help establish and grow the new Manchester Centre of Excellence. Duties will include efficiently handling broker and client requests including renewal queries, mid-term adjustments and cancellations, collaborating with team members, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and taking ownership of large renewal cases. Further duties will also include operating within your delegated underwriting authority and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes.

What you'll need to succeed: Your previous experience within a service-based industry and knowledge of good customer outcomes will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will be self-motivated, friendly, good relationship building skills, quick to learn, team working skills and an ability to meet deadlines. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ideally, you will be able to perform under pressure and problem solve as well as ideally be Cert CII qualified.

What you'll get in return: You'll be offered a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop and take on more responsibility in the future. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow and develop long term Client needs

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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