Marine Underwriting Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Description

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. This is an opportunity for anybody looking to enter the Insurance industry.

We will support your development by providing you with an Insurance qualification through an apprenticeship and good exposure to our products.

You could be a school leaver or somebody looking to change careers or return to work after time out.

We are recruiting for an Underwriting Assistant to join our team based in Manchester office on a 2 year fixed term contract.

You will work with a collaborative team of underwriters that will provide you with the opportunity to build a unique and successful career within a highly competitive area of the insurance industry.

As part of the Underwriting team, you will build Insurance skillsets through a blend of mentorship, professional qualifications through an apprenticeship, and on-the-job training.

Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy.

This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees).

This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion.
This role is eligible for a £1,000 new joiner bonus.

If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus.

Gather and analyse pertinent information in order to evaluate the acceptability of business risk. Build relationships with brokers to help achieve business goals.

Undergo extensive training in order to underwrite, sell to, negotiate with, and influence brokers to help manage a profitable book of business.

Begin to build and understand relationships with Travelers employees within the business unit and across the enterprise in order to begin to create sales plans.

Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives.

Help deliver superior customer service standards

Private Medical Insurance:

On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.

Retirement:
Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan


Holiday Entitlement:

Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.

Wellness Programme:

The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.

In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.

Volunteer Encouragement:
We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.