Underwriting Assistant (Permanent)

Underwriting Assistant, Sussex (12 month FTC) Up to £25,000 plus benefits.

This role supports the underwriting teams in delivering a high quality client service by taking ownership of the operational functions of the team allowing them to focus on production and underwriting.

Role responsibilities include:
Build good working relationships with local underwriting teams and ensure that local underwriting management are regularly communicated with and kept updated on appropriate issues
To ensure all booking instructions are quality checked prior to issuance to the booking team and that quality measures are reported and acted upon accordingly
To assist in the underwriting/processing of allocated new business, renewals and endorsements accordingly
To provide general assistance to underwriters for broker and/or client visits and other administrative duties
To liaise with brokers and internal departments for credit control, claims and risk information
To support the underwriting function through liaison with and participation at meetings with brokers, internal departments and external advisers
To work in conjunction with the booking and underwriting teams to ensure efficient working practices are in line with company guidelines.
Identifying process improvements, providing feedback to reduce rework or errors and escalate any issues to the Head of Affinity where necessary

To apply;
You will need to have some previous experience of working with an assistance role within the insurance market.
You'll be able to demonstrate the ability to pick things up quickly and adapt accordingly.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A keen eye for detail, ability to produce accurate work first time of asking.

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