Underwriting Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wise May are looking for motivated individual with strong Administration skills to join an insurance company within the city as a Underwriting Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the underwriting of the Legal Indemnity Business. They will also be supporting the team generally through the the supply of high level administrative support to facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain the 'enquiries' inbox as a priority, regularly reviewing all emails and dealing, or redirecting as appropriate.
- Maintain the underwriting database by; setting up new enquiries, endorsements, and new clients onto the system and ensuring the creation of paper files.
- Provide general assistance to the Underwriters, such as; undertaking research as instructed, undertake case analysis for specific cases.
- Assist the Underwriters with client generation and client relationship management.
- Issue certified copy policies and undertake any pre-underwriting of legal indemnities, within own knowledge.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong administrative skills and good attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
Essential Experience:
- Experience of working within a busy sales-focussed environment.
Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Underwriting Assistant roles across Wise May's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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