Working hours: part-time, job-share or full-time.
Salary: Up to £25,000 depending on experience.
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid with 5% travel.
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to support our Engineering Underwriting team. The role will provide training and development to succeed in underwriting operations and interact with brokers and customers.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery and enhance productivity of general underwriting operations.
* Build relationships with brokers and customers.
* Maintain agreed input to management reports and provide updates as required.
* Process policies, endorsements and liaise with Underwriting support teams.
* Reduce rework and create efficiencies where possible.
* Promptly handle and positively resolve enquiries from brokers, customers and colleagues.
* Meet agreed performance measures including high quality and timely data input to systems.
* Achieve targets to maintain productivity, quality and service standards.
* Ensure accurate records are maintained and prompt production of quality documentation as per guidelines.
* Assist and support co‑workers who maintain relationships with customers.
Qualifications
* High level of accuracy and an eye for detail.
* Ability to prioritise, organise and plan workloads to meet objectives.
* Strong interpersonal skills regarding internal and external interaction.
* Proactive approach.
* Take initiative to suggest improvements to procedures.
* Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
* Take action to manage own personal development.
* Effective numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
* Engineering experience preferred but not required.
Benefits
We offer a flexible benefits package including a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days of holiday or sell some of your holiday, along with a range of other flexible benefits.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of any protected characteristic. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments or practical support during the interview.
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