Overview
I'm on the hunt for a talented Underwriting Assistant to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract based in Harrogate. You will be working as part of a small team, working collaboratively to deliver great results, whilst demonstrating a positive can-do attitude. We will provide you with on-the-job training with a highly experienced team and on-going additional support. If you have a proven track record of delivering high quality administrative support in a fast paced environment of this could be the role for you!
What does an Underwriting Assistant here do?
This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:

• Manage both new and existing business mailboxes.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Organising and maintaining our diary system.
• Issuing policy documents.
• Communicating with our underwriters and network of brokers.
• Actioning any ad-hoc requests.

What are we looking for in our next Underwriting Assistant?
This is an opportunity for someone with experience from an insurance, financial or risk sector. You will be computer literate and have experience of using both Microsoft Word and Excel. We are looking for someone has:

• Ability to prioritise your workload from your own initiative.
• A highly effective communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by Broker Network Underwriting, part of the Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing.
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more.
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch or contact Richard on 07977 454825.
Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.
Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £23,400.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrogate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Telephony: 1 year (required)
• Office experience: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person