Job Description

Jensten Underwriting

is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented

Assistant Underwriter

to join our dynamic team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ideally with insurance experience, whether from an underwriting environment or a broking background, who's ready to grow and develop in a supportive, fast-paced setting.

About the Role

As an

Assistant Underwriter

at

Jensten Underwriting

, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative and fast-paced team, supporting the delivery of tailored insurance solutions to our clients. You'll work closely with experienced underwriters, gaining hands-on exposure to the full underwriting lifecycle--from quotations and renewals to policy adjustments and documentation.


This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on detail, and is eager to build strong relationships with brokers and insurers. You'll help ensure we continue to deliver the high standards our clients rely on.


This is a

full-time hybrid role based in London

, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and from our office.

What

You'll Be Doing

Assist with data entry and documentation for business transactions Communicate with clients and insurers via letters, emails, and calls Handle incoming calls and broker queries Chase renewals and new business quotations Keep internal procedures and documents up to date

With training and supervision,

you'll also:

Provide quotations and invite renewals Process mid-term adjustments, cancellations, and lapses Issue statutory and policy documentation (e.g., IDD, TOBA, Statement of Facts, cover notes)

What

We're Looking For


Strong communication skills and attention to detail Experience in the insurance industry--desirable but not essential Knowledge of insurance products, regulations, and procedures Competent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel A proactive and collaborative mindset Comfortable speaking with insurers and brokers over the phone Familiarity with Commercial Combined insurance is highly desirable

Rewards & Benefits:

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:


Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme. Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 in the office and 2 from home once settled in) 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution) Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you Group Life Assurance cover 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc. Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over 650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.


We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.


And that is why you should join us!