Junior Underwriter

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Vermelo RPO Full time
Junior Underwriter
Here at Markerstudy we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Underwriter to join our dynamic underwriting department.
The purpose of a Junior Underwriter is to support the Senior Underwriter in delivering the agreed business plan.
This is a hybrid position that can be based at either our Manchester or Whitstable offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the underwriting department in the Management of key broker accounts and other agreed key business relationships, to maintain and develop profitable accounts, and to explore any product opportunities or problems that exist.
To research the market, through broker research, media and personal contacts, so as to remain up to date on all developing issues and opportunities to report to the Senior Underwriter.
Nurture broker relationships to meet the needs of the business plan.
Collation and presentation of key broker information to the Senior Underwriter at agreed intervals and ad hoc requests.
To investigate and respond to internal and external queries in relation to policy issues.
Encourage internal relationships with relevant departments.
Actively promote Group brands.
Represent the division internally or externally if required with the Senior Underwriter.
Skills/Experience:
Outstanding levels of attention to detail.

Previous experience within motor insurance market.

Proficient in data analysis, including presentation of observations and proposed actions.

Commercial awareness.

Good communication skills.

Work well within a team environment as well as able to self motivate and use initiative.

Strong knowledge of Excel functions.
Why us?
Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products.
Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers’ advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions.
We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.
What we offer in return?
A collaborative and fast paced work environment

25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday

Health Cash Plan

A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Hybrid working model- from either of our offices in Manchester or Whitstable

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