Assistant Underwriter

Do you want to work for a company that offer outstanding benefits, hybrid working, have an office with beautiful walking locations nearby, are a top 50 South West employer and an opportunity for career progression?
Are you an Administrator looking to make a move into a new career/sector?

REED have partnered with a global, award winning, family founded professional services firm based near Clifton Triangle, Bristol. Recruiting for an Assistant Underwriter, on a full time, permanent basis.

Hybrid working: 2 days office/3 home (upon successful completion of initial training and on-boarding)
Hours: Mon – Fri. 9-5 – 35 hour week

This opportunity would be great for an Administrator looking to take a step into the insurance/underwriting sector. The role could offer natural progression as you develop into roles such as Underwriting or sidestep to the Underwriting Processing Team.

Duties:
Review applications for policies that do not meet automatic acceptance criteria, within a set authority
Consider all information provided by the solicitor relating to the case
Assist solicitors to make the policies as accurate as possible
Transferring policies to new solicitors
Ensure premiums are applied correctly upon a successful case
Responsible for planning your own time, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised and all deadlines are met
Assist Underwriters in meeting their SLAs too by providing appropriate support
Build close relationships with solicitors and fee earners, and respond promptly & efficiently to all their queries

About you:
Admin experience – Open on sectors, but professional services could be advantageous
Equivalent of a C GCSE or upwards in Maths, English (ideally 5 in total)
Competent MS Office user
Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Strong communicator both written and verbal

Benefits:
Minimum of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option of buying an additional 5 days and carrying over.
Pension: 7% Employer contributions in return for just 2% Employee.
Free Legal Expenses Insurance and Motor Breakdown Cover.
x4 Life Cover.
Health Cash Plan (currently BHSF worth £156pa – tax paid by employer).
Gym subsidy worth up to £25 pcm.
Cycle scheme and interest free commuter loans.
Company Sick Pay and enhanced Parental Leave.
Free coffee, tea, squash and biscuits.
Free company events and socials.
Learning expenses and time for study and exams.
Time off for charity work and giving back.