Underwriting Assistant

We have an opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join our Property team here at Tokio Marine Kiln. You will report to the Departmental Manager and will assist in carrying out all tasks relating to the underwriting and reinsurance of the division in order to provide appropriate customer focused products and maximise profitability, always bearing in mind the relationship between risk and return in respect of all underwriting activities.

This role includes responsibility for:

• To assist with ensuring all of Tokio Marine Kiln insurance operations meet PRA, FCA and Lloyd’s requirements and that they are conducted with integrity.

• To establish and develop business relationships with the Divisions intermediaries, agents and business partners in order to ensure risk administration for the Division is handled, accurately, effectively and efficiently.

• Building of a good understanding of the risk appetite in order to assist underwriters with risk selection, preparation and placement.

• Collaboration in a timely manner with internal departments to ensure requests for information, feedback or guidance are completed within deadlines.

• To support the underwriter in achieving the Lloyd’s minimum underwriting standards by adhering to all relevant processes and procedures.

• To accurately record all insurance business within Tokio Marine Kiln’s systems, so that risks can be properly monitored and reviewed by the Division and that data required for all external and internal reporting requirements is accurately captured and in accordance with relevant time limits whilst maintaining the highest levels of data quality.

• To be a part of the review and challenge of individual underwriting decisions, and where necessary, ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve any issues identified, including escalation.

• Maintaining the underwriting files and dealing with any additional Ad hoc tasks as required.

• Understanding and adhering to internal controls and deadlines.

It is essential that you are comfortable using Outlook and have good Excel skills. General office administration experience is also desirable, as is knowledge of the insurance market, especially Lloyd’s. We are looking for a team player with attention to detail, who demonstrates confidence, excellent communication skills, will pro-actively prioritise their workload and take ownership of their specific responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the TMK family to help us further our purpose of enabling our clients to fulfil their ambitions whilst benefiting society and our people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive. All employees have the opportunity to join one or a number of inclusion network groups or take part in CSR and charitable activities. TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme and we also accommodate flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

As an underwriting firm with over 140 years’ experience of protecting clients from changing risks we put our confidence in the ability and talent of our people. We aim to be a ‘Good Company’ and this means being a great and inclusive company to do business with and being a great place to work. Our culture is founded on our core values of empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork and innovation. We seek to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

To make your experience as comfortable as possible, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance during your application process. At Tokio Marine Kiln we are here to support you, please be reassured that we will do all that we can to ensure that your specific needs are met. Please reach out to [email protected] in confidence, to discuss any specific assistance or requirements that you have.

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