Household Underwriter
Massenhove Recruitment · Basildon, Essex
Household Underwriter at Massenhove Recruitment, based in Basildon, Essex. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Basildon, Essex
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
Reference jobs/household-underwriter-basildon/688-1
About the role
Job Title: Household Underwriter
Job Location: Basildon
Purpose:
Analysing risk in insurance proposals, determining policy terms and calculating premiums on the basis of actuarial, statistical and background information.
Identifying and writing profitable business in support of the Company’s achievement of its overall business objectives.
Main Duties
Assessing standard and non-standard underwriting information.
Offering appropriate quotations and acceptance of risks.
Retention of existing broker base.
Ensuring all underwriting is conducted within Authority limits.
Reviewing referred claims.
Responding to complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintaining regular contact with trading partners and acting professionally at all times.
Ensuring that trading standards are being met.
Liaising with Accounts Department to assist with collection of premiums.
Monitoring and keeping up to date with technical and regulatory matters and act accordingly.
General Duties
Complying with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety procedures.
Carrying out any other functions deemed necessary by the Team Leader or Underwriting Manager for the effective operation of the department.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.
Reference: jobs/household-underwriter-basildon/688-1 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Massenhove Recruitment
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