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Assistant Underwriter – Commercial Insurance

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Lawes Consulting Group

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Location:
United Kingdom , London

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Category:
Insurance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

30000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We’re working closely with a leading insurance provider to find an experienced Assistant Underwriter to join their Commercial New Business department. The position entails assisting the New Business Underwriting team by managing less complex tasks, fostering broker relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service

Job Responsibility:

  • Review and underwrite lower complexity new business quotations
  • Liaise with brokers to make necessary amendments on new business quotes
  • Communicate regularly with Trading Underwriters, Team Leaders, and Trading Managers
  • Ensure all work is completed within SLA’s and maintain broker relationships
  • Answer phone calls from brokers in a professional and friendly manner
  • Operate within the Underwriting License and promote overall corporate goals
  • Ensure compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles

Requirements:

  • Working towards or already achieved CII qualification
  • One year experience in insurance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Competence in team working, problem solving, and organisational skills desirable
  • Positive attitude, reliability, and dependability
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to have:

Competence in team working, problem solving, and organisational skills desirable

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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