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Underwriting Assistant - Personal Risk Services
- Banking, Finance, Insurance, Accounting and Trade jobs
- Sales, Business Development, Business Consulting
Description
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First point of contact for all underwriting queries (with the exception of renewal retention, new business quotes/amendments)
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Responsible for underwriting endorsements to agreed authority levels and pre-underwriting endorsements over agreed authority. This will be via telephone, post, E-mail and via MP24.
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Building and maintaining good relationships with brokers
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Actively seek to round out existing accounts and particularly the promotion of motor.
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Training and mentoring new team members when required.
Responsibilities
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Team orientated with outstanding customer service skills and are happy to spend circa 90% of the day on the telephone.
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Excellent organisational skills & prioritise your time optimally.
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Experience of building effective relationships with brokers and colleagues.
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Strive to provide service levels that exceed industry standards, using creative problem solving skills and demonstrate teamwork across functional areas.
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The ability to cross sell and round out existing accounts will ensure your success in this role.
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Exposure to household/Motor insurance industry experience
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Previous role with telephone interaction with the public / customers
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Computer-literate – MS Office
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ACII or working towards CIP exams (desirable)
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Windows operating system
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Customer relations
- Account management
- Relationship building
- Customer success
- Cross-cultural sales background
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solver
- Team-oriented
- Team player
- Skilled Collaborator
We offer
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Competitive salary & pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings.
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Employee resource groups: Gender Equality Network, Abilities & Wellbeing, Social Mobility, Parents & Carers, Pride Network, Cultural Awareness Network.
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Networking, mentoring & development opportunities, 1 day annual Charitable leave, Cycle to work scheme, Active Sports & social committee, Employee Assistance program