Assistant Underwriter
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join Morton Michel. This role would suit someone with 2-3 years of insurance experience. Morton Michel's underwriting team supports the Direct, Advised, and Wholesale teams dealing with underwriting queries from all aspects of the customer’s journey.
You will need to be organised and have excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels with brokers, insurers, and across the business.
You will work in a wider team responsible for the product and propositions and work closely with the other customer-facing teams.
Responsibilities:
* Assisting with underwriting referrals for new business quotations, mid-term adjustments, and renewals in line with agreed delegated underwriting authority guidelines.
* Handling renewals and remedial information required following claims.
* Managing queries within your agreed authority limits.
* Being organised with your work and prioritising tasks.
* Adhering to compliance and regulatory procedures.
* Ensuring that team KPIs, service standards, and targets are achieved and exceeded where possible.
* Completing Technical QAs based on a monthly allocation of cases.
* Generating reports on Acturis, Excel, and other system tools for use across the underwriting team to monitor work.
Experience:
* Proficient in Excel.
* 2-3 years of insurance experience, with previous knowledge of delegated authority schemes.
* Experience working within a regulated FCA environment (essential).
* Good experience using bespoke systems, preferably including Acturis.
* High attention to detail, coupled with excellent organisation and time management skills.
* Able to work under pressure, adapt, and be flexible in approach.
* Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working and holiday options.
* Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance.
* Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Volunteering and charity support days.
Join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people. Apply now to take the next step in your career.
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