Our client is a leading insurance provider focused on the real estate, property and property finance sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for two forward-thinking graduates with a vested interest in insurance and underwriting to gain valuable training and Industry experience working as a trainee underwriter. This role will see that you play an active role from day one, whilst undertaking training and receiving guidance to progress into a full underwriting position.
Initially working under the direction of a more senior underwriter you will assist with residential and commercial cases, allowing you to increase your knowledge of both underwriting and technical processes.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the daily underwriting and processing of residential and commercial risks
- Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to more senior underwriters
- Ensure policy wording is correct and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of policy coverage to be able to liaise with external clients
- Understand external and internal client needs and work with the team to meet these needs
- Achieve and maintain technical competence in accordance with company standards
- Undertake legal research, projects and other duties as assigned by line manager
- Continually develop industry and marketplace knowledge
In order to apply candidates must:
- Have achieved a 2.1 (Or Equivalent) in their undergraduate degree
- Have excellent levels of written and oral communication skills and be able to converse in English to a fluent standard
- Have strong organisational and planning skills
- Have an analytical nature
- Be a strong team player who is willing to support others
- Be able to prioritise and juggle multiple assignments at once
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of insurance and underwriting
