🧾 Role | Graduate Underwriter
🧠 Areas | Insurance Underwriting
📍 Based | Leeds (Hybrid)
💰 Offer | £26,000 – £30,000 + benefits
Hi 👋
We’re supporting a growing financial services organisation looking to bring in a Graduate Underwriter to join their insurance firm. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and highly technical underwriting team, with hands-on mentoring and long-term career development built in.
💥 As a Graduate Underwriter, you will:
* Assist in the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential insurance risks
* Review, summarise and prepare files for referral to senior underwriters
* Liaise with internal and external clients to resolve queries and provide outstanding customer service
* Ensure policy wordings and terms are correct, demonstrating a growing understanding of coverage
* Input and maintain accurate data across systems to reflect the current underwriting position
* Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and underwriting operations
* Build strong relationships with clients to maximise business retention and conversion
💥 What we’re looking for:
* A strong academic background
* Excellent communication and client service skills
* A proactive mindset with exceptional attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident in using Microsoft Office and managing data accurately
* Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team
* A positive attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure
Bonus points for:
* Experience in the insurance or legal sectors
* Familiarity with FCA Conduct Rules or regulatory standards in underwriting
* A desire to develop a long-term career in underwriting or insurance