About usAvencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter in their Leeds office.The opportunityThe role is based in the renewals department, as part of a team dealing with Professional and Management Risks and Charity policies. You will work closely alongside other departments to build and maintain relationships internally and externally, and deliver an exceptional service to brokers. Key accountabilitiesProvide and maintain a high level of underwriting, demonstrating thorough knowledge of guidelines and authority levels to achieve defined objectivesUnderwrite risks in line with your personal level of authorityDeliver excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals, mid-term adjustments and referrals whether via the e-trading platform, Acturis, or by email/phone, ensuring all deadlines are metHandle incoming calls promptly and professionallyDiarise and follow up renewals with brokers to secure and retain businessReview broker activity, highlighting product benefits and negotiating terms to encourage engagementAnalyse broker performance and report findings to the team managerManage renewal cases, collaborating with brokers to secure renewals and upsell/cross-sell additional coverBuild and maintain excellent working relationships with the technical teams in Leeds and the wider businessSupport the team and business with ad hoc projectsSkills and experienceProven, relevant insurance experience and demonst