Trainee Assistant Commercial Underwriter
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Graduate Planet
Salary: £32,400 per year
Our well known insurance based client has have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Commercial Underwriter to join their Commercial Underwriting team based in London. To underwrite residential and commercial cases under the direction of a more senior underwriter to ensure that new business is secured whilst providing a consistently high level of service all the while increasing underwriting and technical knowledge.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on an interesting and varied role. Underwriting is a combination of risk assessment, sales, commercial awareness and negotiation with clients; and is key to the success of the business.
Role Profile
* Assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential risks
* Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to more senior underwriters
* Ensure policy wording is correct and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of policy coverage and be able to discuss this confidently with external and internal clients
* Deal with new enquiries and queries via telephone and in writing and adhere to service standards
* Input, update and maintain data so systems accurately reflect current position
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and maintain high levels of service in order to maximise business and conversion rate
* Work within prescribed objectives and procedures ensuring that all the requirements of department guidelines, service, regulatory and technical standards are met
* Be proactive in considering the department’s processes and in highlighting the need for change/improvement
* Understand external/internal clients needs and work with team to meet these needs
* Achieve and maintain technical competence in accordance with company standards
* Model and promote company values in all aspects of your daily work (Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Service and Leadership)
* Undertake legal research, projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by line manager
* Continually develop industry and marketplace knowledge
* Travel including to other sites
About You
To be successful, candidates should possess the following:-
* Strong degree (minimum 2:1)in an analytical subject like Mathematics, Economics, Law, Business, History or Politics or a legal/insurance/property professional qualification
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
* Exceptional attention to detail and delivery focus
* Proactively plans and organises work, clearly identifying priorities to meet objectives
* Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external customers
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Takes personal responsibility for actions and decisions and takes the initiative to make things happen
* Willingly provides help and support for others
* Competent in using Microsoft office suite
* Remains positive despite difficulty, disappointment and when under pressure
* Builds rapport with colleagues, contributing to the effectiveness of the team and is a co- operative team member
* Is open to change and demonstrates flexibility
* Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude
* Is aware of personal development needs and raises issues with manager to help improve effectiveness. Takes on board comments about development needs and is always willing to learn
* European languages desirable
You will need to demonstrate an interest in a sales/client facing role, be comfortable in a commercial negotiating environment, have a strong desire to succeed and be willing and able to gain knowledge quickly in order to successfully analyse risks, devise commercially viable solutions and manage relationships.
Above all, to be successful in this role you need to show enthusiasm, drive and a positive working attitude. For this you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a very successful and lucrative career within an expanding global company.
If you would like to apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to Kate Evans quoting reference number GP221 as soon as possible.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.
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