<p><strong>French-Speaking Underwriter</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£70,000 + ~15% bonus<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Languages:</strong> Fluent French and English required</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are seeking a fluent French-speaking Underwriter to join a leading insurance firm. This role focuses on assessing the financial stability of businesses, underwriting financial guarantee products, and managing a portfolio of French clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assess the creditworthiness of prospective clients using financial statements, bank data, and references</li><li>Prepare detailed risk assessments and recommendations</li><li>Set pricing, terms, and conditions for coverage</li><li>Review bonds, policies, and membership documents</li></ul><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of French clients with annual renewals</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships</li><li>Conduct periodic client reviews via calls and occasional on-site visits (2-3 trips to France per year)</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor client risk and performance throughout the policy lifecycle</li><li>Oversee junior team members supporting underwriting and monitoring activities</li><li>Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant</li></ul><ul><li>Provide expert guidance to clients and intermediaries throughout the application and renewal process</li><li>Handle queries professionally and efficiently</li><li>Liaise with brokers and internal teams to ensure a smooth customer journey</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent in French and English</li><li>Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience or similar financial risk role</li><li>Or newly qualified auditor from practice.</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills</li><li>Confident reviewing financial documents and making risk-based assessments</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>High-growth business</li><li>Opportunities for advancement as business evolves</li><li>Strong development potential</li><li>Gain broad commercial experience beyond traditional insurance roles</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in Central London office)</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNzY4MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
