Trainee Underwriter

Location: WokinghamDepartment: Focus UnderwritingSalary: Competitive Salary & BenefitsHours: 35Contract Type: PermanentDue to continued growth plans Focus Underwriting, part of BJP Insurance Brokers has a history of helping businesses throughout the country get insurance that is right for their needs. Focus are proudly part of the wider JMG Group - a top 30 UK broker with a strong presence across the UK who are experiencing rapid growth and continued success in the market.JMG Group place in excess of £350 million in Gross Written Premium annually, and our teams are highly respected throughout the insurance industry. At the heart of our business is a commitment to customer excellence and always doing the right thing - values that shape everything we do. Our success is driven by our talented people, modern systems, and robust processes, all of which enable us to deliver exceptional service and build long-term relationships with our clients and partners.We have a brand-new opportunity for a Trainee Underwriter to join our established underwriting team based in Wokingham, Berkshire.This role will allow you to develop your skills as an underwriter through a structured development process including 1 to 1 training/ support and Cert qualifications which will be outlined by the senior leadership team. What we're looking for:

• An interest in the insurance world.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Vibrant, enthusiastic and dedicated to success.
• Complying with FCA Requirements.
• Complying with BJP company standards.
• Ability to interact with professionals both internally and externally.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• To endeavour to meet your key performance indicators as agreed with your manager and to meet the company service standards.
• To answer the telephone in a professional, polite and timely manner.
• To work through the CII exams and achieve CERT CII qualification within 12 months of commencing employment.
• Logging of new business enquiries.
• The prepping of existing business case files for Underwriters.
• You must achieve and maintain the minimum number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours to meet the obligations of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
• Hybrid working pattern where appropriate, as agreed by line manager following a successful settling in period.
• Company Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, including birthday day off
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Many more

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