Engineering Assistant Underwriter - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Zurich Insurance

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Engineering Assistant Underwriter (Part-Time, Job-Share and Full-Time)

Location:
Birmingham/Hybrid working options available

The opportunity:

Are you looking to progress your Underwriting career? Do you want to play a part in the success of our Engineering Underwriting business? If you have an analytical approach and share our passion for teamwork and customer service, this role could be for you This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, based in the Colmore Building, Birmingham.


We are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join a team of Underwriters and Senior Underwriters, where you will be given the training and development to succeed.

You will be responsible for providing support to the Underwriters, contributing to the achievement of the overall strategic plan. As the Assistant Underwriter, you will provide support and underwriting expertise and services to brokers and customers.

This role is available part-time, job-share or full time.

This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time.


What will you be doing?
As the Assistant Underwriter, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Support delivery and enhance productivity of general underwriting operations
  • Build relationships with brokers and customers
  • Maintain agreed input to management reports and provides updates as required.
  • Processing policies, endorsements and liaise with Underwriting support teams.
  • Reducing rework & creating efficiencies where possible.
  • Promptly handle and positively resolve enquiries from brokers, customers and colleagues.
  • Meet agreed performance measures: including high quality and timely data input to systems.
  • Achieve targets to maintain productivity, quality and service standards.
  • Ensure that accurate records are maintained and the prompt production of quality documentation, in accordance with guidelines.
  • Assist and support coworkers who maintain relationships with customers

What are we looking for?

  • High level of accuracy and an eye for detail.
  • Ability to prioritise, organise and plan workloads to meet objectives.
  • Strong interpersonal skills regarding internal and external interaction.
  • Have a proactive approach.
  • Make suggestions to improve procedures.
  • Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
  • Take action to manage own personal development.
  • Effective numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
  • It would be great if you had Engineering experience but don't worry if you don't as we will be able to support you.

What will you get in return?
As well as a salary between £21500 and £24120, we also offer an excellent lifestyle benefits package which includes:

  • Annual company bonus
  • 12% company pension contribution (employee contribution optional)
  • 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • Contribution to medical cover
  • Discounted technology offers
  • Virtual GP appointments
  • Discounted gym membership,
  • Free flu jab
  • Discounted gadget insurance
At Zurich we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring.

Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.


Who we are


With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you.

The success of our business is built on the contributions of our highly talented employees - people who work every day to position us at the forefront of the insurance industry.

We therefore look to hire great people and we encourage those people to give their best.

You'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company.

A long-standing player in the insurance industry, we make every effort to address the career development needs and plans of our employees to ensure their success in the future.


Our culture
At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion.

We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.

We are committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust.

We have won numerous awards for our work o
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