Job Title/Location: Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA, London Salary: To £39,000 bonus c.£3,000 Requirements: Solid mortgage administration experience is key, ideally with a background in submitting applications and case managing to completion. Role Snapshot: Varied role, lots of scope. Submit DIP's, chase Lenders/Solicitors, research, submitting applications, suitability letters, inbox & calendar management for the company Principal, obtaining protection quotes & more. The Company: A well established brokerage that produces impressive levels of business and is looking to expand the team. A very supportive team, open to people who ultimately want to go down the Paraplanner or Advisor route. Affiliated to the UK's largest mortgage clubs, working with all the major lenders. The Role: This Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA role is all about ensuring client expectations are managed throughout the process and their outcome is a positive experience. Key tasks will include: Working on client Fact Finds and chasing clients for outstanding documents Submitting DIP's and sending out client certificates Liaising with a wide range of Lenders & Solicitors Researching, drafting initial recommendation emails for purchases, remortgages & product transfers Check rate reductions, checking offers, comparing them to applications Draft suitability letters Review home buyer surveys, provide feedback & recommendations to clients. GI PMI renewals and research Obtain quotes for Protection & GI and ultimately submit applications General PA work for the Principal, mainly inbox & calendar management Skills / Experience Required: For this Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA vacancy, our client is looking for people with solid mortgage administration experience, ideally with experience in submitting applications and case managing to completion. Good communication skills are key, as is the ability to work at a fast pace whilst ensuring attention to detail. A hard-working, positive, professional attitude is really important. Additional Information: The Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA salary is to £39,000 bonus c.£3,000. In addition, there is a Health CashPlan and 20 days holiday, rising to 26 with service. This role is all about working for an expanding brokerage, with the opportunity to develop and progress in a great working environment. Please apply below. The Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title/Location: Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA, London Salary: To £39,000 bonus c.£3,000 Requirements: Solid mortgage administration experience is key, ideally with a background in submitting applications and case managing to completion. Role Snapshot: Varied role, lots of scope. Submit DIP's, chase Lenders/Solicitors, research, submitting applications, suitability letters, inbox & calendar management for the company Principal, obtaining protection quotes & more. The Company: A well established brokerage that produces impressive levels of business and is looking to expand the team. A very supportive team, open to people who ultimately want to go down the Paraplanner or Advisor route. Affiliated to the UK's largest mortgage clubs, working with all the major lenders. The Role: This Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA role is all about ensuring client expectations are managed throughout the process and their outcome is a positive experience. Key tasks will include: Working on client Fact Finds and chasing clients for outstanding documents Submitting DIP's and sending out client certificates Liaising with a wide range of Lenders & Solicitors Researching, drafting initial recommendation emails for purchases, remortgages & product transfers Check rate reductions, checking offers, comparing them to applications Draft suitability letters Review home buyer surveys, provide feedback & recommendations to clients. GI PMI renewals and research Obtain quotes for Protection & GI and ultimately submit applications General PA work for the Principal, mainly inbox & calendar management Skills / Experience Required: For this Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA vacancy, our client is looking for people with solid mortgage administration experience, ideally with experience in submitting applications and case managing to completion. Good communication skills are key, as is the ability to work at a fast pace whilst ensuring attention to detail. A hard-working, positive, professional attitude is really important. Additional Information: The Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA salary is to £39,000 bonus c.£3,000. In addition, there is a Health CashPlan and 20 days holiday, rising to 26 with service. This role is all about working for an expanding brokerage, with the opportunity to develop and progress in a great working environment. Please apply below. The Mortgage Administrator & Principal PA role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
Job Title: Medical Underwriter Day Rate: £200 - £250 per day (payable to the contractor via chosen umbrella company) Contract: 6 months (minimum) Location: Remote Are you an experienced Medical Underwriter looking for your next contract opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential for this to be longer. They are also offering remote working and a competitive day rate of £200 - £250 per day (inside IR35). This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company, and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate. The Role As a Medical Underwriter , you will play a key role in providing expert medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection products. This contract is primarily focused on backfilling attrition while also supporting the company's continued business growth. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the company has the capacity to meet increasing demand and maintain a high-quality service for their clients. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and timely underwriting across multiple protection products, including Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection products. Support business continuity by backfilling critical underwriting capacity. Contribute to business growth by ensuring efficient service delivery. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to drive high-quality underwriting outcomes. Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Medical Underwriter or in a similar underwriting role. Strong communication skills, with confidence in face-to-face discussions and the ability to challenge constructively. Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a track record of delivering practical results. Highly adaptable, responsive, and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Underwriter seeking a flexible, remote role with competitive pay. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an immediate impact, this contract could be the perfect fit. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Medical Underwriter. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Sep 03, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Medical Underwriter Day Rate: £200 - £250 per day (payable to the contractor via chosen umbrella company) Contract: 6 months (minimum) Location: Remote Are you an experienced Medical Underwriter looking for your next contract opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential for this to be longer. They are also offering remote working and a competitive day rate of £200 - £250 per day (inside IR35). This role will need to operate through an Umbrella company, and all employer, employee tax and NI will be deducted from the rate. The Role As a Medical Underwriter , you will play a key role in providing expert medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection products. This contract is primarily focused on backfilling attrition while also supporting the company's continued business growth. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the company has the capacity to meet increasing demand and maintain a high-quality service for their clients. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and timely underwriting across multiple protection products, including Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection products. Support business continuity by backfilling critical underwriting capacity. Contribute to business growth by ensuring efficient service delivery. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to drive high-quality underwriting outcomes. Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Medical Underwriter or in a similar underwriting role. Strong communication skills, with confidence in face-to-face discussions and the ability to challenge constructively. Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a track record of delivering practical results. Highly adaptable, responsive, and able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Underwriter seeking a flexible, remote role with competitive pay. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an immediate impact, this contract could be the perfect fit. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Medical Underwriter. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Protection Consultant From £25,000 (OTE - £70,000 for a 1 year period) Blackwater Full time, Permanent Hybrid Monday Friday: 08:30am 5:30pm, Fridays a 5pm finish (flexibility to start earlier or finish later) Line Manager: Head of Protection and GI Sales A leading Mortgage and Protection Brokerage is recruiting a Protection Consultant, a great opportunity for advisors of all levels with a great commission structure. Open to application from junior, experienced and senior advisors. You will identify client protection needs, conducted market research to source appropriate products, and delivered informed recommendations. Responsibilities : Provide customers with recommendations, assisting them to make informed decisions. Manage customer appointments to progress from initial contact to on risk status in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service and regular client updates. Conduct a thorough and accurate Factfind/Know your client questionnaire, and conduct in-depth review of client circumstances, current and future aims with regards to their insurance requirements. Research optimal solutions from various sources including providers of insurance products, underwriters, BDMs and sourcing platforms such as IPipeline and Solutionbuilder, and issue demands and needs letters for advice given. Designing protection strategies best suited to the clients needs, explaining about different types of protection products and information on new and existing products and services. Meet monthly and annual sales targets. Meet quality targets and other requirements (such as annual fitness and propriety actions, annual testing and CPD actions) as specified under the Training and Competency Scheme Maintaining detailed records to comply with the regulations of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Liaise with other related professionals such as lead referrers, doctors, health professionals, underwriters, compliance, case checkers and other. Support QA and Complaints investigations with accurate and detailed statements as required. Work closely and collaboratively with other departments in the provision of great service, for example case handlers during the application -> on risk process. About you Positive can do attitude Ability to work under high pressure Ability and desire to learn Good telephone sales skills, and managing performance targets. Good written and verbal communication. Experience Able to demonstrate excel, word, and outlook skills Any previous sales experience (not required) Mortgage & Protection industry experience is a bonus (not required). Higher education (college or above) (not required). R05 Qualification / other insurance related qualification (not required). Benefits Attain CAS status and Qualification status Discounts on removals, storage, estate agency, conveyancing, and lettings services, 45% off home reports Incentive events for Performance related rewards from London 5 star meals and more Free mortgage & insurance advice Savings on insurance products 1 day work from home per week, 2 for exceptional arrangements 20 days base annual leave, rising by 1+ day for each year of service (capped at 25 days) + Bank holidays Paid Birthday leave (1 paid day on birthday or next working day, fixed) Guaranteed Paid Christmas break 13 Weeks Enhanced Maternity pay (full pay, on average earnings including commission) 4 weeks Paternity Pay (full pay, on average earnings including commission) Discretionary paid time off for sports days, nativity, parents evenings Social evets such as, Mixers (from Gokarting, Cocktail making and Team Meals), Summer BBQ and Christmas Parties
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Protection Consultant From £25,000 (OTE - £70,000 for a 1 year period) Blackwater Full time, Permanent Hybrid Monday Friday: 08:30am 5:30pm, Fridays a 5pm finish (flexibility to start earlier or finish later) Line Manager: Head of Protection and GI Sales A leading Mortgage and Protection Brokerage is recruiting a Protection Consultant, a great opportunity for advisors of all levels with a great commission structure. Open to application from junior, experienced and senior advisors. You will identify client protection needs, conducted market research to source appropriate products, and delivered informed recommendations. Responsibilities : Provide customers with recommendations, assisting them to make informed decisions. Manage customer appointments to progress from initial contact to on risk status in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service and regular client updates. Conduct a thorough and accurate Factfind/Know your client questionnaire, and conduct in-depth review of client circumstances, current and future aims with regards to their insurance requirements. Research optimal solutions from various sources including providers of insurance products, underwriters, BDMs and sourcing platforms such as IPipeline and Solutionbuilder, and issue demands and needs letters for advice given. Designing protection strategies best suited to the clients needs, explaining about different types of protection products and information on new and existing products and services. Meet monthly and annual sales targets. Meet quality targets and other requirements (such as annual fitness and propriety actions, annual testing and CPD actions) as specified under the Training and Competency Scheme Maintaining detailed records to comply with the regulations of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Liaise with other related professionals such as lead referrers, doctors, health professionals, underwriters, compliance, case checkers and other. Support QA and Complaints investigations with accurate and detailed statements as required. Work closely and collaboratively with other departments in the provision of great service, for example case handlers during the application -> on risk process. About you Positive can do attitude Ability to work under high pressure Ability and desire to learn Good telephone sales skills, and managing performance targets. Good written and verbal communication. Experience Able to demonstrate excel, word, and outlook skills Any previous sales experience (not required) Mortgage & Protection industry experience is a bonus (not required). Higher education (college or above) (not required). R05 Qualification / other insurance related qualification (not required). Benefits Attain CAS status and Qualification status Discounts on removals, storage, estate agency, conveyancing, and lettings services, 45% off home reports Incentive events for Performance related rewards from London 5 star meals and more Free mortgage & insurance advice Savings on insurance products 1 day work from home per week, 2 for exceptional arrangements 20 days base annual leave, rising by 1+ day for each year of service (capped at 25 days) + Bank holidays Paid Birthday leave (1 paid day on birthday or next working day, fixed) Guaranteed Paid Christmas break 13 Weeks Enhanced Maternity pay (full pay, on average earnings including commission) 4 weeks Paternity Pay (full pay, on average earnings including commission) Discretionary paid time off for sports days, nativity, parents evenings Social evets such as, Mixers (from Gokarting, Cocktail making and Team Meals), Summer BBQ and Christmas Parties
A hugely respected Mortgage Lender is keen to appoint an experienced Lending Completions Officer to work full time at their city offices Monday to Friday. The completions process is the last step in the journey to become a mortgage customer and you will be responsible for ensuring all mortgage offer conditions are satisfied and financial threats through security risk, financial crime or error are managed so that customers complete loans when they need to and that these comply with their office of advance. Responsibilities for the role of Completions Officer Liaise with Underwriters and New Business Team on any completion queries (i.e., COT received, completion call transfers, updates to all parties) Communicate with Intermediaries, valuers or Solicitor enquiries by email or telephone, liaising with the New Business Team & Loans Underwriters as appropriate. Reviewing legal correspondence from solicitors, providing responses where possible and referring queries to the underwriter or valuer if appropriate Pursue outstanding documents ensuring offer conditions are satisfied before authorising release of funds. Initiate pipeline management - advising conveyancers/underwriters when an application nears the end of its offer eligibility or valuation period or when a valuation nears expiry. Capability of meeting service level agreements and maintaining excellent customer service. Authenticate the Certificate of Title to ensure details provided from the panel of solicitors are accurate and adequate to proceed to completion. Interviews available immediately. Benefits include 25 days holiday and discretionary bonus.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
A hugely respected Mortgage Lender is keen to appoint an experienced Lending Completions Officer to work full time at their city offices Monday to Friday. The completions process is the last step in the journey to become a mortgage customer and you will be responsible for ensuring all mortgage offer conditions are satisfied and financial threats through security risk, financial crime or error are managed so that customers complete loans when they need to and that these comply with their office of advance. Responsibilities for the role of Completions Officer Liaise with Underwriters and New Business Team on any completion queries (i.e., COT received, completion call transfers, updates to all parties) Communicate with Intermediaries, valuers or Solicitor enquiries by email or telephone, liaising with the New Business Team & Loans Underwriters as appropriate. Reviewing legal correspondence from solicitors, providing responses where possible and referring queries to the underwriter or valuer if appropriate Pursue outstanding documents ensuring offer conditions are satisfied before authorising release of funds. Initiate pipeline management - advising conveyancers/underwriters when an application nears the end of its offer eligibility or valuation period or when a valuation nears expiry. Capability of meeting service level agreements and maintaining excellent customer service. Authenticate the Certificate of Title to ensure details provided from the panel of solicitors are accurate and adequate to proceed to completion. Interviews available immediately. Benefits include 25 days holiday and discretionary bonus.
About us Avencia are partnered with a global insurer and member of the Talanx Group who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Operations Analyst. This is an operational role, suited to someone who enjoys optimising processes, supporting underwriting teams, and delivering operational excellence. The role This position sits within the Long Tail hub of the Operations team. The team works closely with Professional Lines, Financial Lines, and Credit & Political Risk Underwriters based in London. The Underwriting Operations Analyst will provide operational services, including Pre-Bind and Post-Bind support to underwriters. In addition, the role involves working with the Operations team to refine support provided to underwriting teams and transforming processes to ensure efficiency and high service standards. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in the insurance industry, with a background or interest in operational work. Key accountabilities Underwriting Administration Manage the team mailbox and ensure correspondence is handled efficiently Transfer underwriting information and correspondence into the document management system where appropriate Input data for all policy types and endorsements using the underwriting data entry system on behalf of the team Enter data into any relevant team systems Ensure timely, efficient and accurate workflow processes are followed from start to finish Data Quality Monitor and review policy data input, ensuring compliance with data quality protocols Maintain error rates in line with company standards and expectations Managing Relationships Support the Operations team by delivering high-quality service to the business Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with underwriters and brokers through excellent service Risk and Controls Ensure all risks comply with regulatory and compliance checks, in line with underwriting guidelines and group policies Implement and maintain process controls to ensure accuracy and quality of output Process Improvement Make suggestions for process improvements within your role Enhance the effectiveness of services and systems used in the Operations team Participate in special underwriting projects where required Credit Control Reconcile and investigate accounting queries, including regular reports and account-specific queries Reporting Support MI and regulatory reporting when required Analyse data and prepare reports for underwriters and the wider business IT Develop a strong understanding of IT systems used within the role Attend key user groups to remain informed of system changes and provide feedback Skills & experience Essential Previous experience in an insurance role Intermediate MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel) A-levels or equivalent (higher qualifications desirable) Desirable Knowledge of the London Market and underwriting practices (desirable) Working towards CII or another industry-recognised qualification (desirable) Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and dental Company pension scheme Study support package for CII qualifications
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
About us Avencia are partnered with a global insurer and member of the Talanx Group who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Operations Analyst. This is an operational role, suited to someone who enjoys optimising processes, supporting underwriting teams, and delivering operational excellence. The role This position sits within the Long Tail hub of the Operations team. The team works closely with Professional Lines, Financial Lines, and Credit & Political Risk Underwriters based in London. The Underwriting Operations Analyst will provide operational services, including Pre-Bind and Post-Bind support to underwriters. In addition, the role involves working with the Operations team to refine support provided to underwriting teams and transforming processes to ensure efficiency and high service standards. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in the insurance industry, with a background or interest in operational work. Key accountabilities Underwriting Administration Manage the team mailbox and ensure correspondence is handled efficiently Transfer underwriting information and correspondence into the document management system where appropriate Input data for all policy types and endorsements using the underwriting data entry system on behalf of the team Enter data into any relevant team systems Ensure timely, efficient and accurate workflow processes are followed from start to finish Data Quality Monitor and review policy data input, ensuring compliance with data quality protocols Maintain error rates in line with company standards and expectations Managing Relationships Support the Operations team by delivering high-quality service to the business Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with underwriters and brokers through excellent service Risk and Controls Ensure all risks comply with regulatory and compliance checks, in line with underwriting guidelines and group policies Implement and maintain process controls to ensure accuracy and quality of output Process Improvement Make suggestions for process improvements within your role Enhance the effectiveness of services and systems used in the Operations team Participate in special underwriting projects where required Credit Control Reconcile and investigate accounting queries, including regular reports and account-specific queries Reporting Support MI and regulatory reporting when required Analyse data and prepare reports for underwriters and the wider business IT Develop a strong understanding of IT systems used within the role Attend key user groups to remain informed of system changes and provide feedback Skills & experience Essential Previous experience in an insurance role Intermediate MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel) A-levels or equivalent (higher qualifications desirable) Desirable Knowledge of the London Market and underwriting practices (desirable) Working towards CII or another industry-recognised qualification (desirable) Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and dental Company pension scheme Study support package for CII qualifications
