Underwriter - Personal Lines

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Insurance
Location Requirements:Hybrid
Job type: Full Time
Salary: Up to €26,000
Job ref: 1120
Published: May 15 2026
Our client, within the insurance industry is looking to recruit an Underwriter . The chosen candidate will Respond to customer/broker enquiries and advise on all motor products and services; underwrite quotes, amendments and issue policies and renewals in accordance with current underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities:
  • Answering telephone calls at all times
  • Prepare quotes and issue new policies and renewals within established limits and according to documented procedures.
  • Input data into the underwriting software system.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by senior management or the Core team.
  • Deliver a high level of customer service to brokers/intermediaries during face-to-face contact, by telephone and by email.
  • Liaise with brokers/intermediaries, claims unit and/or underwriting regarding clients’ claims or clients’ insurance needs.
  • Liaise with, assist Finance Department with brokers/intermediaries queries.
  • Chase brokers/intermediaries for renewals and make appropriate notes on the underwriting system.
  • Ensure that all the necessary renewal documentation and renewals are issued to brokers/intermediaries within the required timeframes.
  • Follow up of with brokers/intermediaries renewals to ensure instructions are received prior to expiry date.
  • Assist with credit control as required.
  • Individual performance objectives will be set on an annual basis.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of post-secondary level of education or higher
  • At least 2 years of experience as a motor insurance underwriter
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Preferably Maltese speaking
  • Proficient in English (communication & written)
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and basic IT use
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to reach individual and departmental goals.
Benefits:
  • Annual performance bonus 
  • Life insurance (2x annual salary)
  • International health insurance
  • Summer hours and hybrid working (according to company necessities) 
  • Yearly eye screening
  • Parking (after 6 months' probation)
  • Payment of professional membership fees (e.g., CII)
  • Education awards for professional qualifications
  • Sponsorship for job-related training
  • 40% discount on personal insurance policies (after 6 months' probation)