Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Assistant Underwriter

Leeds, England , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

About us

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter in their Leeds office.

The opportunity

The role is based in the renewals department, as part of a team dealing with Professional and Management Risks and Charity policies. You will work closely alongside other departments to build and maintain relationships internally and externally, and deliver an exceptional service to brokers.

Key accountabilities

Provide and maintain a high level of underwriting, demonstrating thorough knowledge of guidelines and authority levels to achieve defined objectives
Underwrite risks in line with your personal level of authority
Deliver excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals, mid-term adjustments and referrals whether via the e-trading platform, Acturis, or by email/phone, ensuring all deadlines are met
Handle incoming calls promptly and professionally
Diarise and follow up renewals with brokers to secure and retain business
Review broker activity, highlighting product benefits and negotiating terms to encourage engagement
Analyse broker performance and report findings to the team manager
Manage renewal cases, collaborating with brokers to secure renewals and upsell/cross-sell additional cover
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the technical teams in Leeds and the wider business
Support the team and business with ad hoc projectsSkills & experience

Proven, relevant insurance experience and demonstrable technical skills
Background in our classes of business (desirable but not essential)
Excellent written, verbal, and numerical skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong IT skills, including MS Office
Willingness to study for CII qualifications - fully funded and supported by the company

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-164609
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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