Description We have a new role available to join our Manchester office as an Assistant Underwriter This is a key role within our commercial insurance team where you will contribute to the achievement of business and corporate goals relating to renewal retention, rate, exposure, service, and producer/client relations. As Assistant Underwriter, you will support the underwriters with day-to-day administrative and technical responsibilities, develop your own underwriting abilities, and take ownership of key operational functions. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for a group of accounts and the issuance of renewal terms as per established guidelines for that book of business. Ensure renewal terms are delivered promptly within agreed guidelines. Handle any renewal updates from brokers and re-issue the renewal quote as necessary. Upon receiving bind instructions, ensure timely action to allow the premium to be booked and policy documentation to be issued. Manage mid-term actions for allocated accounts, liaising with Operations and Offshore teams to ensure administrative matters are handled efficiently. Prepare risk referrals and seek approval from the appropriate authority holder as necessary if outside your underwriting authority or where assistance is required. Maintain knowledge of all relevant product lines, appetite, and policy wordings. Follow and align with underwriting processes and protocols as mandated by the Product Line for your portfolio of accounts. Qualifications Experience within Commercial Insurance – from either an Underwriting or Broker background. Ability to demonstrate application of technical underwriting knowledge. Experience working independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of policy forms. Ability to use initiative and prioritise work effectively. Strong relationship-building skills. Demonstrated desire to continue professional development.