Assistant Underwriter (UK Technology)
Department: Technology (Underwriting)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: UK - London
Reporting To: Daniel Pender
Description
We have an exciting new opportunity for someone keen to develop their underwriting career to join our UK Tech team, who are recognised within the UK market as being a highly specialised and expert team of technology underwriters.
Previously underwriting risks of up to £25m in turnover, our continuous growth has seen this increase to £250m. Our tech team is at the forefront of emerging technology. You will be assisting a team of underwriters who underwrite progressive tech firms from start-up to maturity in a highly developed regulatory landscape that is constantly evolving.
We are consistently exploring developing technology and looking for new ways to provide first class support to the world’s most creative and disruptive new businesses, whilst understanding how quickly the risks facing these emerging industries can evolve.
About the role
Our UK technology underwriting team is at the forefront of underwriting UK SME emerging technology risks and has enjoyed rapid growth over the last few years. The available role is for an Assistant Underwriter. Our Assistant Underwriters work predominantly on our renewable business, however, are also given the opportunity to work on some new business.
You will consider submissions for technology businesses domiciled in the UK and be able to offer a cross-class package policy solution including E&O, Cyber, Public & Products Liability, Employers Liability and Property. You will be required to respond to and manage enquiries from brokers in a timely and professional manner, produce new and renewal quotations within agreed SLAs and document underwriting rationale.
Our Assistant Underwriters are encouraged to seek out and proactively develop new broker relationships and to work with the Underwriters to manage our key partner relationships.
About you
We’re seeking driven self-starters with a strong work ethic who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You’ll bring a sales- and service-focused approach, demonstrating confidence and professionalism in broker interactions both over the phone and in meetings, with a clear ambition to support team growth.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the insurance industry, a genuine interest in technology, and the desire to develop technical underwriting and business development skills to become a trusted advisor within the CFC Tech team.
You’ll be expected to operate at pace, contribute to the success framework of CFC, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Core Values
Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
