Underwriting Administrator

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? 

Due to continued growth, Reed have partnered with a global, award winning, family founded professional services firm based near Clifton Triangle, Bristol. Recruiting for an Underwriting Administrator, on a full time, permanent basis.

Hybrid working: After first couple of weeks of training and onboarding 
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 Credit Control.

Duties
Providing general administrative support to the Underwriting department
Upon receiving amendments to clients policies, check to see if can approve these
Ensure correct set up of premium details
Assist with new application referrals
Review any applications that don’t meet acceptance criteria
Assist solicitors to ensure policies are accurate
Upon successful case, ensure premiums are applied correctly
Build rapport with solicitors, fee earners and other important stakeholders you work closely with
Respond promptly to queries relating to details of claims and questions on payment

About you
Minimum 1 years experience in administration 
Strong communication skills – Liaising between a range of stakeholders both face to face, email and telephone
Well organised, as will be managing a number of cases
Able to manage your time efficiently
Strong both verbally and numerically
Proficient with IT, Microsoft Office, Excel
An interest in a career in insurance is not essential

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.