Are you looking to start a new career? Are you highly organised, willing to learn, and do you have a keen eye for detail? If that sounds like you, then why not consider a career in Underwriting with NorthStandard, as an Underwriting Assistant? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team who will provide you with the training and personal development to build a career within the maritime insurance industry.
Role Purpose
In this role you will be assisting in the provision of a quality underwriting service to insureds, members or their brokers.
What will you be doing?
Key responsibilities will include:
* Issuance of policy documentation.
* Maintaining accurate data entries in all parts of the underwriting system.
* Production of reports.
* Dealing with enquiries from members, brokers and third parties.
* Assisting Underwriting Executives to maintain service standards.
* Following the rules procedures and guidelines of the company and operating within authority levels, as stipulated.
* Carrying out other duties as requested by management.
About you
Skills/Qualifications/Experience
Essential
* Educated to at least A-level.
* Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with demanding workloads.
* Ability to work well as part of a team.
Desirable
* Previous experience in an administrative role.
* Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint,
* Excel and Outlook).
* Efficient & effective administration skills, with particular emphasis on attention to detail concerning work produced.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills.
Who we are
We are a specialist marine insurer and a member of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity clubs, owned by its shipowner members and controlled by a board of directors drawn from its membership. We're one of the world's leading and most influential P&I Clubs. Employing over 600 people globally, we provide an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise to our members.
Our culture and what to expect from us
Our culture is hugely important to us enabling us to fulfil our brand promise, 'Taking on tomorrow, together'. Together we are empowered, inquisitive and courageous, giving the best of ourselves to our colleagues, customers, members and the communities we serve.
We provide excellent service to members, build long-lasting relationships built on trust and understanding, and treat our colleagues in the same way. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, we all act as role models and celebrate our cultural principles.
We provide our people with a fantastic benefits package including:
* Hybrid working
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with length of service).
* An annual company bonus scheme.
* 15% employer pension contribution.
* 2 days volunteering leave
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Life Insurance
* A health care cash plan.
* Structured learning and development with support towards obtaining professional qualifications that are relevant to your job.
* An onsite gym in our Newcastle office and much more…