Schemes Assistant Underwriter

💼Schemes Assistant Underwriter

£25,000

📍This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our Halifax or Reading office.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Schemes Assistant Underwriter, within our Commercial Lines Team!

⚖️At Covéa, balance matters. We know life is busy, so we’re open to flexible hours, different working patterns, and arrangements that fit your circumstances. Many of our colleagues already work flexibly and we’re always happy to explore what works best for you.

At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.

🌞What does a day-to-day look like?

• Underwriting & decision‑making — assess and underwrite broker referrals in line with Covéa’s strategy, appetite, and authority, while supporting lead underwriters with required rate actions.
• Broker & stakeholder relationships — build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with broker partners and internal teams.
• Trading support & advocacy — champion effective trading practices and assist colleagues with trading initiatives to drive performance.
• Insight & trend analysis — identify, document, and communicate underwriting and pricing trends to lead underwriters.
• Project involvement & portfolio oversight — contribute to key projects such as large loss reviews, breach reports, portfolio management, and flood scrutiny.
• Compliance & record‑keeping — maintain accurate audit trails and ensure all activity aligns with Covéa’s systems, processes, and procedures.

🎉What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Teamwork & collaboration — able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communication excellence — strong verbal and written communication, excellent telephone manner, and the ability to convey information professionally and efficiently.
• Organisation & time management — skilled in prioritising, managing workflow, and maintaining strong organisational discipline to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Customer service & problem‑solving — confident handling customer interactions and resolving issues with attention to detail.
• Motivation & personal development — positive attitude, driven, ambitious, resilient, and eager to learn and develop strong trading skills.
• Market awareness — understanding of market trends and awareness of legal and industry developments.

Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!

At Covéa, we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed. If this opportunity excites you and you feel you could be a great fit, we warmly encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone has the chance to thrive.

❓Why join us?

• Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
• Annual pay review – Plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
• Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
• A culture where everyone belongs – We're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
• Mental & financial support – Through our dedicated Wellbeing group
• Career growth – Training, qualifications and apprenticeships to help you thrive

Excited about this opportunity? So are we!

📝Apply today and be part of our journey.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, support or alternative application options during the Recruitment process, then please reach out to our Recruitment Team at recruitment@coveainsurance.co.uk.

Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.