Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Underwriter

Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

Starting salary: 24,000

Following considerable growth, Provego Underwriting, an insurance underwriting company based in Bridgnorth, is looking for an assistant underwriter to join the team.

The position is an ideal entry role for a recent graduate or school leaver looking to start a career in insurance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding business. In 2023, Provego Underwriting was shortlisted for the National Insurance Awards "Growth Company of the Year" award.

The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Chartered Insurance Institute's Certificate in Insurance course. The study books and exams will be funded by the company and gaining the qualification will be rewarded with a 5% salary increase. Completion of the course will be required in under 2 years. For further information on this, please see the Chartered Insurance Institute's website.

Role:

Data entry of risk information.

Processing inceptions and renewals.

Processing policy adjustments.

Issuing documents.

Required skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Detail-orientated.

Very organised.

Minimum of 6 GCSEs with minimum Bs or Grade 6 in English and Maths.

Committed to achieve the Certificate in Insurance within 2 years.

The role will be 100% office based initially, with the opportunity to work from home part of the week (usually 2 days), once fully trained. The hours will be 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch (a 35 hour week).

The starting salary is 24,000. This will increase by 5% upon completion of the Certificate in Insurance. There will be excellent career development opportunities.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will only contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bridgnorth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you meet the following GCSE requirements? Minimum of 6 GCSEs with minimum Bs or Grade 6 in English and Maths.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgnorth