Assistant Underwriter

Job Description
First European Title Insurance Company Ltd (FETIC) in Malta is looking to recruit an Assistant Underwriter to join their team on a full-time basis. 

The Role:
You will assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial property risks across Europe. You will build your knowledge by learning about the various risks and how to underwrite them effectively and be actively involved in securing new business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing/summarising files, gathering information for the Underwriter 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 being able to discuss this confidently with external and internal clients;
• You will also ensure that systems and records are maintained and updated as required;
• An important aspect of the role is to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key and brokers based across Europe, providing 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.

About You:
To be successful, candidates should possess the following:

• A good degree (minimum 2:1) or a legal/insurance/property professional qualification;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels;
• Ability to develop business relationships;
• Strong organisational and analytical skills;
• The ability to prioritise your workload often within tight deadlines whilst still maintaining a high attention to detail;
• Flexibility in providing help and support for others and building good working relationships with your team colleagues;
• A positive, can-do approach;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• European languages are desirable but not essential.

*You will need to demonstrate an interest in a sales/client-facing role, be comfortable in a commercial negotiating environment, have a strong desire to succeed and be willing and able to develop quickly in order to successfully analyse risks, devise commercially viable solutions and manage relationships. Above all, to be successful in this role you need to show enthusiasm, drive and a positive working attitude. For this, you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a successful career within an expanding global company.

*Please forward your CV and covering letter supporting your application.

First European Title Insurance Company Ltd:
First European Title Insurance Company Ltd (FETIC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. FETIC is a specialist insurance company providing innovative solutions for real estate transactions throughout Europe. We are dedicated to helping property owners, funds, developers and lenders protect their investments and maximise their returns by providing access to exceptional insurance capacity. Our title insurance products reduce the risk in a variety of transactions from purchase and development through to refinance and restructure. Underwriting is key to the success of our business. Our Underwriters underwrite high net worth commercial legal indemnity risks, negotiating and maximising business profitability by means of effective and flexible underwriting decisions and techniques. They have significant limits and authority on cases of technical complexity and increase sales through developing relationships with new and existing clients, lawyers, and brokers.  For further information about First European Title Insurance Company Limited, please visit our website www.firsteuropean.eu.