Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant page is loaded## Underwriting Assistant locations:
Leeds, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R053363#
** Company Info
** First Title is the UK division of First American Financial Corporation (“FAFC”). First American Financial Corporation is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. One of our subsidiaries, First Title Insurance plc (FTI) is a leading insurer of risks involving title and related areas of property and property finance and is part of the First Title Group of Companies.

FTI have a unique range of policies to help lawyers involved in commercial and residential property transactions resolve both known and unknown title issues and help problem transactions close on time. First Title also provides support services to First European Title Insurance Company Ltd (FETIC) established in Malta in 2018. FETIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of FAFC.#
** Role Profile
** You will assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential risks  ensuring that new business is secured in addition to learning about the various risks and   underwriting them effectively.  Your key responsibilities will include, reviewing/summarising files, gathering information for   Underwriters and dealing with new enquiries and queries via the telephone and through written   contact. You will be involved in checking policy wording, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of  policy coverage and be able to discuss this confidently with external and internal clients.

You will   also need to ensure that systems are maintained and updated as required.  Importantly, you will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key clients and   brokers in the UK ensuring a consistently high level of service.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within Underwriting. Our internal training   programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress your underwriting career. We   also encourage employees to seek professional growth and development, therefore we sponsor   individuals wishing to undertake professional qualifications through our Continuous Professional   Development scheme.# #
** Job Description
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES    
• Assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial and residential risks  
• Review and summarise files gathering information on cases for referral to more senior underwriters  
• 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  
• Achieve and maintain technical competence in accordance with company standards  
• Model and promote First Title Values in all aspects of your daily work (Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Service and Leadership)  
• Undertake legal research, projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by line manager  
• Continually develop industry and marketplace knowledge  
• Travel including to other sites within the First Title Group is required    Adhere to Conduct Rules    You must:  
• Act with integrity  
• Act with due skill, care and diligence  
• Be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators  
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly  
• Observe proper standards of market conduct  
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers   …