Underwriting Assistant

ARAG UK has an excellent opportunity for an BTE Underwriting Assistant to join our Underwriting department on a permanent basis. 

This is a varied and progressive role, where full training will be provided. Key responsibilities will include reviewing and underwriting standalone business for new and renewing policies.

You’ll look to join a friendly and supportive team, and have the opportunity to work closely with the wider business in order to underwrite profitable standalone policies.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deal with a variety of tasks. You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with a passion for developing skills and learning new things. 

Ideally you will have previous experience working within an office based role, but we are open-minded, and if you have a passion for a career within Insurance, then please get in touch.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

- 25 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
- A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
- Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme 
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
- Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
- The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips 

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have always been aware that it’s the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we’re committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.

We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.