Company Overview
Collingwood Insurance Services (UK) Ltd. is a reputable insurance intermediary based in Newcastle upon Tyne, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and value since 2006. We specialize in providing tailored car insurance solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and supportive team? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our busy Underwriting Department.
Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow. We provide comprehensive on-site training, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching, and full support toward achieving industry-recognised qualifications.
What we’re looking for:
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- A background in administration, ideally in a fast-paced, professional setting
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strong numerical ability and confidence using IT systems
- A proactive mindset with the ability to manage your own workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- A collaborative spirit—someone who enjoys working as part of a team
What you’ll be doing:
As an Underwriting Assistant, you’ll play a key role in our back-office operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing essential administrative support to our Underwriters
- Ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and delivered on time
- Keeping client and policy files up to date and audit-ready
- Helping maintain the smooth flow of underwriting processes across the department
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a career in a vital area of the business, with plenty of room to grow.
Benefits
- Monday - Friday 9.00 – 5.00 (1 hour for lunch)
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years
- Day off for your Birthday.
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Free Breakfast and Fruit for all staff
- Employee Assistance programme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,135.48 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
