Assistant Underwriter

**Assistant Underwriter (High Net Worth)** **Up to £28,000 (Dependent on Experience)** **The role is a hybrid role, therefore will involve a mix of working from home and from our Halifax office.** We have an exciting opportunity to join our HNW Department as an Assistant Underwriter here at **Covéa Insurance**. **Covéa Insurance** offer a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to “help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does". It’s the reason we are here, and it’s the task we all focus on every day. In this role, you will actively contribute and assist the HNW department in achieving the budgeted new business GWP, retention and rate strength targets, whilst providing first class service. You will develop and maintain excellent relationships in order to assist the profitable growth of our HNW accounts. **What will I be doing?** - Underwriting new quotations, renewals or adjustments, transacting new business, and issuing documentation accurately in accordance with Covéa’s service level agreements - Prospecting and actively contributing to the profitability & retention targets of the HNW department - Underwriting whilst understanding the impact & risk management factors into account by seeking referrals or liaising with those that have specialist knowledge where necessary - Proving your own technical competence in handling mid & high net worth cases in accordance with Covéa’s guidelines/risk appetite and within limits of authority - Working on specific projects and/or training for others as and when required - Managing your own portfolio of work in accordance with agreed service, technical, output standards, accuracy & TCF requirements - Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues, brokers & direct clients by undertaking external visits, review meetings and social events - Maintaining an excellent working knowledge of all HNW products, procedures, underwriting guides and Management Information **What would we like to see in you** - Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work to a deadline - Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external parties - An ability to work collaboratively with other HNW teams, actively listening to others and demonstrating their understanding with appropriate follow-up actions - Ability to identify actual and potential challenges - A desire to achieve the highest professional standards and find ways to go the extra mile, acting on feedback & constantly seeking to improve performance - A “can do” attitude and willingness to try new things, proactively seeking solutions and opportunities to learn and grow - Cert CII qualified or working towards CII Qualifications - 6 months experience within HNW or personal lines insurances, with MI & Analytical skills **What’s on offer?** - 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, (along with a range of flexible working options) - Annual pay review and performance related bonus - 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays - Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships - A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group - A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance - Tusker Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years. - Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution - Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal. **Our Mission** Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year Schedule: - Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax HX3 Reference ID: R2178