Job Description
Job Title: Underwriting Assistant – Property (Worldwide Commercial)
Location: Office Based (1 day WFH)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About the role
A leading London Market insurer is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their Property team, supporting a book of Worldwide Property business. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and numerate individual who enjoys working with data, underwriting systems, and supporting underwriters in achieving business plan targets.
The role will involve a range of administrative and technical support duties, including underwriting data entry, compliance checks, document management and reporting. It would suit someone with strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and an interest in building a long-term career within underwriting. Experience in Property CAT modelling would be highly beneficial, although not essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting underwriters with the administration of a worldwide property portfolio
* Entering underwriting risk data into underwriting systems, including setting up new risks and amending existing entries
* Maintaining and updating aggregate monitoring systems, including RMS
* Attaching and organising documentation within the document library system
* Ensuring underwriting files are kept accurate and up to date, including chasing missing information and documentation
* Monitoring reports for incomplete risks and error items, correcting where required and liaising with underwriters/brokers for outstanding information
* Completing compliance checks for all risks in line with internal and regulatory standards
* Running ad-hoc reports and analyses to support the underwriting team and wider business requirements
Skills & Experience Required
* Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
* Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
* Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
* Professional and credible approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
* Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and support the wider team
* Ability to work with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times
* Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting the underwriting function
Desirable
* Experience in Property CAT modelling
* Familiarity with e-placing platforms and underwriting systems
* Knowledge of the London Market / Lloyd’s environment
* Degree educated (or equivalent experience)
* Progress towards CII qualifications (or willingness to work towards them)
What’s on Offer
* A strong opportunity to develop a long-term career within a fantastic business
* Exposure to a global property portfolio within the London Market
* The chance to join a high-performing team with a collaborative culture
* Excellent experience in underwriting support, compliance and portfolio reporting
* Opportunity to build technical knowledge and progress over time