Insurance Underwriting Assistant

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Insurance Underwriting Assistant to provide crucial support to their underwriting team in Nottingham . This hybrid role involves assisting underwriters with administrative tasks, gathering policy information, and processing applications, ensuring the smooth operation of the underwriting process. You will play a key part in maintaining data integrity and facilitating timely policy issuance. This position is ideal for an individual with strong attention to detail and a desire to learn the intricacies of the insurance underwriting field within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in gathering and organizing prospect and client information for risk assessment.
• Process new business applications and policy endorsements accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare underwriting documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Communicate with brokers and agents to clarify policy details and request missing information.
• Maintain and update policy files and the underwriting database.
• Provide general administrative support to the underwriting department.

Requirements

• Previous administrative or office support experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the insurance sector.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with potential for increases.
• Hybrid working model offering a blend of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive training program focused on insurance principles.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous holiday entitlement and company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression within the insurance industry.