Underwriter

JRRL have an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate to work fulltime in Malta as a trainee Underwriting Assistant in Commercial Underwriting. This is a permanent job where you will need to have good written and spoken English skills and be an EU Citizen as you will be based full time in Malta. Our client offers an excellent career path within Underwriting with an internal training programme and support with professional qualifications. Financial support to relocate available.

This is a full-time role based in Malta.  We are looking for a bright graduate willing to relocate to Malta.

First two stages of the interview process will be carried out on the phone and via TEAMS.

Duties for the Underwriting Assistant:

Assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial risks for Europe
Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to a more senior underwriter
Ensure policy wording is correct and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of policy coverage and be able to discuss this confidently with external and internal clients
Deal with new enquiries and queries via telephone and in writing and adhere to service standards
Input, update and maintain data so systems accurately reflect current position
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and maintain high levels of service in order to maximise business and conversion rate
Work within prescribed objectives and procedures ensuring that all the requirements of department guidelines, service, regulatory and technical standards are met
Be proactive in considering the department’s processes and in highlighting the need for change/improvement
Understand external/internal clients’ needs and work with team to meet these needs
Model and promote the Company Values in all aspects of your daily work (Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Service and Leadership)
Achieve and maintain technical competence in accordance with company standards
Undertake legal research, projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by line manager
Continually develop industry and marketplace knowledge
Travel to other locations in Europe as required
Person Specification for the Underwriting Assistant:

Strong degree (minimum 2:1) and/or legal/insurance/property professional qualification desirable
Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels
Fluent verbal and written English language skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Exceptional attention to detail and delivery focus
Proactively plans and organises work, clearly identifying priorities to meet objectives
Outstanding customer services skills and the ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent negotiation skills
Takes personal responsibility for actions and decisions and takes initiative to make things happen
Can express facts/ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Willingly provides help and support for others
Competent in using Microsoft office suite 
Remains positive despite difficulty, disappointment and when under pressure
Builds rapport with colleagues, contributing to the effectiveness of the team and is a co-operative team member
Is open to change and demonstrates flexibility
Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude.  Is aware of personal development needs and raises issues with manager to help improve effectiveness. Takes on board comments about development needs and is always willing to learn
European languages desirable but support in studies available
Happy to relocate to Malta
This role is a full-time, permanent position based in Malta - you will need to be an EU citizen