Underwriter - GI Specialist and Wholesale

Everywhen; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Telford is seeking an entry-level Underwriter to deliver efficient underwriting services and manage broker accounts. You will be responsible for processing new business inquiries and ensuring compliance with service standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. This is a full-time role offering opportunities to grow within the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle new business inquiries and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with service standards.
• Conduct ongoing professional development.

Job description

Underwriter - GI Specialist and Wholesale

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Underwriter. In a dynamic and fast-growing underwriting business, our proposition is centred on technical and service excellence, product coverage, fair and consistent pricing, and our trusted claims service.

Job Outline

To contribute to the achievement of business objectives through the delivery of an efficient underwriting service to brokers and management of accounts.

Principle Objectives and Responsibilities

• Deal with new business enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments within authority.
• Ensure that service standards are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, when required.
• Comply with Binder, procedures and underwriting authority levels.
• Contribute towards business Net Written Premium (NWP) objectives whilst working towards the business’s annual Target Loss Ratios.
• Undertake training in line with agreed objectives and keep up-to-date with technical, legal and market developments via use of e-learning, internal training and reading market related material.
• Maintain and develop personal knowledge and skills through continued professional development as well as ongoing at‑desk training and ensuring that this is recorded in line with Training & Competency requirements.
• Conduct the business of the Company at all times in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Act for the insured and insurer as required, adhere to the Group’s procedures and policies in relation to identification and management of potential conflicts of interest and for the fair treatment of customers, and follow the systems and controls to ensure that this is the case.
• Undertake any other task as may reasonably be required by the Company.

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Insurance

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