Underwriting Support Technician

Underwriting support technician

Reporting to the Underwriting Director

£16,000 - £18,000 plus pension and benefits

Horizon underwriting are a high value household insurance company based in the Cotswolds. We look after clients in the areas of emerging and existing wealth in terms of their houses, contents, fine art, jewellery and all other possessions.

Job purpose

To contribute to the attainment of the company’s business objectives by

• Assisting the Board and the Underwriting Team to ensure that the company's underwriting performance and service commitments are met
• Complying with the laws and regulations that apply to the insurance market.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting the Board of Directors and the Underwriting Team to ensure responsibilities are carried out to the required standard.
• Full administration function to meet business objectives.
• Quote loading to the company’s system to assist the Underwriting Team.
• Provide telephone support to the Underwriting Team.
• Arrange appraisal visits on behalf of underwriters and liaising with third party appraisal companies.
• Ensure policy packs are created, issued and posted daily.
• Provide administration support for agency applications.
• Provide system support for brokers.
• Liaise with all staff to ensure adequate office supplies are maintained.
• Undertake any required training to ensure the role can continue to be effectively carried out.
• Full administration function to meet business objectives.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

The job requires

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.
• Good IT system knowledge.
• Good Word skills.
• Basic Excel skills.