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Trainee Underwriter

Employment Specialists Ltd Jobs


Posted by: Employment Specialists Ltd
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Address: FISONS HOUSE
159 PRINCES STREET
Ipswich
IP1 1QJ
Contact Details: 01473 381522
Date Posted 13th May 2008
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Salary: £18,000 to £22,000
Vacancy Location: Colchester
Full Description:
Over all purpose of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to become an Underwriter using market leading internet technology in dealing with underwriting referrals from brokers.

The volume of business will rise significantly and career opportunities excellent for individuals who demonstrate the right attitude and the capability to learn and take on more.



Principle duties and responsibilities
Dealing quickly and efficiently with a large volume of new business and renewal referrals.
Daily interaction with wide broker base to convert business and to deal with queries.
Regular meetings with all the regional offices you will learn the basic principles of the of business and be fully trained in the use of the new quoting system.
Working and training with the regional underwriting teams and allocated brokers including visits to the regional offices and secondments for short periods for underwriting training and development.


Qualifications, Skills, Experience

Ideally at least 1-2 years experience in financial services industry, not necessarily in insurance.
Ability to develop basic underwriting knowledge and then make accurate, clear underwriting decisions.
Ability to quickly learn the technical requirements of underwriting basic risks and to work quickly and accurately.
Excellent telephone manner and inter-personal skills
Customer service orientation i.e. a desire to service each broker to the best of your ability through dealing with a high daily volume of referrals and new business quotations.
High level of drive and enthusiasm in order to handle the volume of referrals within the set response time.

The role is likely to evolve very quickly as the team expands and candidates must demonstrate a willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities.