Average Assistant Underwriter salary in the UK

We are delighted to be working with a highly successful MGA business who are now in control of over £100m GWP. They are looking for an Existing Business Trading Underwriter to work on a hybrid basis from their Manchester City Centre office.  The Role: To build and maintain effective broker relationships by offering a high level of customer service, trading and delivering renewals within SLA's. Work closely and effectively with your team and team manager, to create and develop the new Manchester Centre of Excellence. Review, trade and invite renewals for all products within our underwriting appetite and strategy adhering to the agreed service levels. Action any renewal queries, mid-term adjustments and cancellations for your brokers and clients.Work closely and effectively with your team to ensure that all work is completed within SLA's and maintain broker relationships by offering a high level of customer service.Answer phone calls in a professional and friendly manner to develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal customers.Large case management for renewals over £5,000 and above.Act as a referral point for Underwriting Assistants within the Team, supporting development and training where appropriate. The Candidate: A minimum of 2 years Property & Casualty Underwriting experience within a commercial environment.Excellent relationship buildings skills and a friendly and approachable mannerAn ability to prioritise and ensure deadlines are met.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office products.Strong problem solving ability with a solutions focused approach to Underwriting. The Reward: Salary up to £48,000 for the right candidate.Generous private health carePension schemeExtensive Company Benefits package

We are delighted to be working with a highly successful MGA business who are now in control of over £100m GWP. They are looking for an Existing Business Trading Underwriter to work on a hybrid basis from their London office. The Role: To build and maintain effective broker relationships by offering a high level of customer service, trading and delivering renewals within SLA's.Work closely and effectively with your team and team manager, to create and develop the new London of Excellence.Review, trade and invite renewals for all products within our underwriting appetite and strategy adhering to the agreed service levels. Action any renewal queries, mid-term adjustments and cancellations for your brokers and clients.Work closely and effectively with your team to ensure that all work is completed within SLA's and maintain broker relationships by offering a high level of customer service.Answer phone calls in a professional and friendly manner to develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal customers.Large case management for renewals over £5,000 and above.Act as a referral point for Underwriting Assistants within the Team, supporting development and training where appropriate. The Candidate: A minimum of 2 years Property & Casualty Underwriting experience within a commercial environment.Excellent relationship buildings skills and a friendly and approachable mannerAn ability to prioritise and ensure deadlines are met.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office products.Strong problem solving ability with a solutions focused approach to Underwriting. The Reward: Salary up to £48,000 for the right candidate.Generous private health carePension schemeExtensive Company Benefits package  

UnderwriterWho are Diligenta?Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best-in-class Platform-based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as ‘home’ by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.Summary of the roleAs a Underwriter, you will proactively assess customer applications across multiple product types, ensuring business is written efficiently and effectively. You will make outbound calls to customers to gather medical information, interpret this alongside policy terms and conditions, and make fair, accurate decisions on applications. This role is central to delivering excellent customer outcomes, combining strong communication and administration skills with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and customer service. You will also support less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and expertise, helping to build a collaborative and high-performing team.Benefits 33 days including Bank HolidaysEligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme • Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods.Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest-free Season Ticket loans.A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing.A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement LeaveA contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service') & Group Income Protection What you’ll be doing Making underwriting decisions based on customer information and medical documents (GPs, Consultants) within approved authority limitsCommunicating clearly with customers and third parties, including vulnerable customers, both verbally and in writingWorking accurately and efficiently to support the delivery of CSLs and other performance metricsSupporting the delivery of great customer outcomes through effective management of Conduct Risk and Consumer DutyAdhering to Diligenta’s corporate policies, procedures and guidelines, including Data Protection, Information Security and Financial CrimeSupporting audits, post-issue accuracy checks and licensing within the team What we’re looking for Previous medical underwriting experience is preferredStrong telephone skills, including questioning techniques and managing customer expectationsProactive problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstancesAbility to interpret complex medical information and apply sound judgmentKnowledge of relevant legislation, FCA principles, and Consumer Duty requirementsCompetence in using underwriting systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applicationsSelf-motivation with a drive for continuous learning and professional development