Junior Underwriting Administrator

Honeycomb is pleased to partner with our valued client to appoint a Junior Underwriting Administrator to join their team based in Cavan. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established organisation that continues to grow within a dynamic and evolving sector.

The Junior Underwriting Administrator is a key role for the business. You will be responsible for supporting the Underwriting Team by acting as a key point of contact between the Underwriting, Accounts, Audit and Claims departments and the Broker Panel, helping to ensure clear communication and smooth coordination across all parties. Duties of this role include:

• Review referrals from broker panels to confirm whether risks are acceptable
• Handle broker panel queries in an efficient and professional manner
• Work closely with the Accounts team to keep broker accounts up to date within agreed guidelines
• Support the Audit team with broker audits of accepted risks when required
• Ensure underwriting decisions are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain required trading standards across all underwriting activity
• Keep up to date with ethical, technical and regulatory requirements including CPD obligations

The Right Person for this role will have a solid background in a Personal Lines insurance environment, educated to Leaving Certificate level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, with CIP or APA in Personal Lines, or grandfathered status. They will be confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable working in a fast paced setting where priorities can shift quickly. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels across a range of channels, alongside a positive team focused approach. They will be self motivated, able to use their initiative, make prompt decisions and stay calm under pressure while meeting deadlines.

The Package for this role includes a salary ranging from €30000- €32000, dependant on experience. This role offers a healthy work life balance with a 35 hour week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, plus a hybrid working model after the initial training period with two days in the office and three days at home. Benefits include 20 days annual leave plus statutory days, with additional leave increasing with service, along with a company pension scheme, private medical allowance, eyecare scheme and life assurance. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, generous insurance discounts for you and your family and strong ongoing support through continuous learning, excellent in house training and opportunities to gain professional qualifications via the Academy Programme.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Gabriella Tomb, Specialist Recruitment consultant at Honeycomb.
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