At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data and manage insurance risks while collaborating with business partners.
- Company: Join ARAG, a leading legal expenses insurance company in Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, health plans, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team that values innovation and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping businesses assert their legal rights.
- Qualifications: Experience in underwriting or financial services, plus strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Trading Underwriter to join our high performing Underwriting department at ARAG UK. Based in central Bristol, this is a great opportunity to work alongside Senior and Assistant Trading Underwriters, and have responsibility for dealing with business partners and providing our partners with a bespoke service.
In this key role, the successful candidate will be analysing data sets to review and renew/quote scheme and standalone policies to ensure profitability. You'll also be responsible for setting up scheme and standalone business, ensuring policy literature and agreements are in place in line with policies, procedures, and underwriting authorities. You will meet with our business partners to negotiate renewal terms, provide performance updates, and proactively manage their insurance risk. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying underwriting issues negatively impacting our business partners, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve these issues to our business partners' satisfaction.
This role offers an opportunity to showcase your communication and relationship building skills, demonstrating effective collaboration with business partners and internal stakeholders across all levels.
About You
Ideally, we're seeking candidates with previous underwriting experience, but if not, insurance or financial services experience would be advantageous. It is important that the successful applicant can demonstrate previous experience using MS Excel to review and analyze data, along with an innovative approach and the ability to develop meaningful long-term relationships with business partners.
- The ability to work at pace whilst maintaining an accurate, high-quality output
- An ability to manage different projects and tasks, while meeting challenging deadlines and exceeding customer expectations
- The ability to lead complex underwriting conversations with business partners
As a team, we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and take ownership of their work. You will be agile and adaptable to change.
What We Offer
- Generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package including: 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
- Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
- Group Income Protection for all employees
- Group Legal Protection for all employees
- Health cash plan
- European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance
- Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
- Access to employee discounts across various retail partners, including gym memberships
- The option to join our Sports and Social club with discounted events
About The Company
ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. Our founding principle is to enable everyone, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights. Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year, secure in the knowledge that ARAG is paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm, with many opportunities in both areas. We value our people highly, believing that the quality of our team defines the quality of our service and outcomes for customers. We are committed to creating a great place to work and support your professional and personal development. This is an exciting time to join ARAG. We challenge and develop our employees, foster an inclusive and energetic culture, and prioritize a fun working environment with our customers at the core of our activities. If you're eager to be part of our future, we would love to hear from you.
Trading Underwriter employer: ARAG plc
ARAG Law is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Bristol. With flexible working options, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The collaborative environment fosters knowledge sharing and encourages a proactive approach to case management, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
