Junior Underwriter - Malta
Junior Underwriter – Malta (Commercial Lines)
Location: Malta | Full-Time
Recruiting on behalf of a leading global insurance group
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
We’re partnering with a respected, fast-growing international insurer to recruit a Junior Underwriter for their Malta office. This is an excellent chance for an analytical, ambitious graduate or early-career professional to enter the world of commercial underwriting and build a long-term career within a company known for its strong values, supportive culture, and commitment to developing talent. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to European markets, receive structured training, and work closely with highly experienced underwriting specialists.
About the Role
As a Junior Underwriter, you’ll play an active role in supporting the underwriting of commercial risks across Europe. Working alongside senior underwriters, you will learn to assess cases, review key information, ensure accurate policy documentation, and deliver a consistently high standard of service to clients and brokers.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with the daily underwriting and processing of commercial risks
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Review files, summarise information, and prepare referrals for senior underwriters
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Ensure policy wording accuracy and confidently discuss coverage with stakeholders
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Handle enquiries and queries via phone and email, maintaining strong service levels
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Input and maintain accurate data across internal systems
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Build and nurture productive relationships with clients and internal teams
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Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes
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Conduct legal research and contribute to ad-hoc projects
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Travel within Europe when required
About You
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Strong academic background (minimum 2:1) and/or relevant insurance, legal or property-related qualifications
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Excellent communication skills, with fluent written and spoken English
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Detail-driven, analytical, and confident working with complex information
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Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively
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Customer-focused with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
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Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn—embracing feedback and development
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Competent with Microsoft Office; additional European languages are an asset
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to launch your underwriting career with a global insurer that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or to submit your application.
