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Underwriting Assistant - Personal Risk Services

  • Banking, Finance, Insurance, Accounting and Trade jobs
  • Sales, Business Development, Business Consulting

Description

  • First point of contact for all underwriting queries (with the exception of renewal retention, new business quotes/amendments)
  • Responsible for underwriting endorsements to agreed authority levels and pre-underwriting endorsements over agreed authority. This will be via telephone, post, E-mail and via MP24.
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with brokers
  • Actively seek to round out existing accounts and particularly the promotion of motor.
  • Training and mentoring new team members when required.

Responsibilities

  • Team orientated with outstanding customer service skills and are happy to spend circa 90% of the day on the telephone.
  • Excellent organisational skills & prioritise your time optimally. 
  • Experience of building effective relationships with brokers and colleagues. 
  • Strive to provide service levels that exceed industry standards, using creative problem solving skills and demonstrate teamwork across functional areas. 
  • The ability to cross sell and round out existing accounts will ensure your success in this role.
  • Exposure to household/Motor insurance industry experience 
  • Previous role with telephone interaction with the public / customers
  • Computer-literate – MS Office
  • ACII or working towards CIP exams (desirable)

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows operating system
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Customer relations
  • Account management
  • Relationship building
  • Customer success
  • Cross-cultural sales background

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-solver
  • Team-oriented
  • Team player
  • Skilled Collaborator

We offer

  • Competitive salary & pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings.
  • Employee resource groups: Gender Equality Network, Abilities & Wellbeing, Social Mobility, Parents & Carers, Pride Network, Cultural Awareness Network.
  • Networking, mentoring & development opportunities, 1 day annual Charitable leave, Cycle to work scheme, Active Sports & social committee, Employee Assistance program