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On behalf of several Managing General Agents (MGA) we are looking for Underwriter s from Senior to Assistant Underwriter level, for the following classes of business: Commercial Combined Construction / Contractors All Risks Commercial Property (UK) / Property Owners / HNW Liability Working for an MGA you will be able to offer clients flexible products allowing you to tailor client s needs, ensuring a seamless experience that sets the benchmark for customer service in the industry. Purpose of Role/Job Overview: • Underwrite and price UK risks in line with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and delegated authority. • Drive profitable growth through accurate underwriting of new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments. • Respond to broker enquiries received direct or via online quote platforms, email, and direct submissions. • Build and maintain strong broker relationships across UK markets, with existing broker contacts considered highly advantageous. • Ensure underwriting decisions are technically sound, compliant with FCA regulations, and meet service level expectations. • Contribute to product development and refinement based on broker feedback, market trends, and risk appetite. • Collaborate with internal teams including operations, compliance, and sales to ensure smooth policy lifecycle management. • Use data and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement. • Represent our clients brand positively through professional communication and a strong service. Key Accountabilities: • Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations. • Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk. • Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence. • Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business. Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain and develop market awareness. • Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments. • Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers. • Demonstrate model behaviours • Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met. • Contribute to wider business activities. • Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines. Applicants should possess a minimum of 2 years Underwriting experience of UK risks. All our clients offer competitive salaries and flexible benefits package Please contact us to discuss.

JRRL have an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate to join their market leading client as an Underwriting Assistant in their Commercial Underwriting team. Our client offers an excellent career path within Underwriting with an internal training programme and support with professional qualifications. The role will be based in their LEEDS office. Duties for the Underwriting Assistant: 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 to maximise business and conversion rate. Undertake legal research, projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by line manager. Person Specification for the Underwriting Assistant: Strong degree (minimum 2:1). Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to organise own time and prioritise workload to tight deadlines whilst still maintaining a high attention to detail. Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external customers. Builds rapport with colleagues, contributing to the effectiveness of the team. Strong desire for a career within insurance and a willingness to take insurance exams. The Underwriting Assistant role is a full-time, permanent position.