Underwriting Assistant - Crisis Management

About The Job

What you’ll spend your time doing:

While there is rarely a ‘typical’ day as an Underwriting Assistant, here’s a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job:

• Prepare policy and claims data for Underwriters, adhering to internal procedures, policy and timescale, to quote for forthcoming year

• Production of policy documents and certificates for all new business and renewals debiting written adhering to internal procedures and policy, within stated timescales

• Updating policies, producing new certificates and endorsements/schedules to meet individual client needs.

• Conduct accuracy checks on the work of other Underwriting Assistants / Assistant Underwriters

• Administration and housekeeping duties including structure of files, scanning, quote logging etc.

• Assist with the collection and reconciliation of premiums

• Assisting with sanctions checking and client due diligence.

You’re going to enjoy this job if you also…

• Are accurate and numerical

• Pay attention to detail

• Are approachable and service orientated.

• Can demonstrate ability to work autonomously and proactively

• Are a problem solver

What you’ll need:

For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:

• Previous experience in a similar Underwriting Assistant position is required

• Exposure to Political Violence or Political Risk would be desirable but will consider applicants from other lines of business

• Be familiar with MS Office Excel

What you can expect from us:

A competitive salary and benefits package is a given, but you can also expect:

• A great team and supportive colleagues

• An open mind (especially to new ideas and ways of doing things)

• A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

• A programme of wellbeing and mental health support

• Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)

• Flexible working

• Continuous learning

• Study support

• Structured career development