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:
1. Assisting with the daily underwriting and processing of residential and commercial risks
2. Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to more senior underwriters
3. Ensure policy wording is correct and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of policy coverage to be able to liaise with external clients
4. Understand external and internal client needs and work with the team to meet these needs
5. Achieve and maintain technical competence in accordance with company standards
6. Undertake legal research, projects and other duties as assigned by line manager
7. Continually develop industry and marketplace knowledge
In order to apply candidates must:
8. Have achieved a 2.1 (Or Equivalent) in their undergraduate degree
9. Have excellent levels of written and oral communication skills and be able to converse in English to a fluent standard
10. Have strong organisational and planning skills
11. Have an analytical nature
12. Be a strong team player who is willing to support others
13. Be able to prioritise and juggle multiple assignments at once
14. Be able to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of insurance and underwriting