Assistant Marine Underwriter

Chubb; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb is seeking a Marine Assistant Underwriter for its National Underwriting Centre in Manchester. This interim role focuses on supporting the Marine team, engaging in underwriting processes, and developing key skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates with insurance experience or customer service backgrounds will be considered. Chubb offers competitive benefits including a salary, pension, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary & pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days

Hybrid working options

Private Medical cover

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Life Assurance

Subsidised gym membership

Comprehensive Learning & development offerings

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in the insurance market or relevant customer service background.
• Practical approach to problem-solving, especially under time constraints.
• Interest in multinational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in underwriting and processing of new and renewal Cargo business.
• Liaison with brokers and internal stakeholders for efficient underwriting practices.
• Monitor and manage policy documentation and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Education

Minimum A level standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a new opportunity available on an interim basis (12 months) for a Marine Assistant Underwriter to join our National Underwriting Centre in Manchester.

The National Underwriting Centre is a dynamic and vibrant environment dedicated to achieving underwriting excellence. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where collaboration and teamwork are highly valued. Our close-knit community of dedicated professionals are passionate about pushing boundaries and shaping the underwriting landscape. Join us in a world where your skills will be honed alongside exceptional colleagues, and your influence will help shape the future of the industry. Step into an inspiring environment that will unlock your full potential and propel your career within the National Underwriting Centre.

Role Purpose:

This is a key role supporting our Marine business in line with Chubb’s ambitious growth plans in our newly developed Commercial Insurance Division. You will support the Marine team in the National Underwriting Centre (NUC) in delivering a high-quality service to underwriters and brokers whilst developing technical and broader business skills in the Insurance Industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the underwriting and processing of new business and renewable Cargo business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
• To work in conjunction with the team ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established Cargo underwriting guidelines
• Support the underwriting team through liaison with and participation at meetings with brokers and internal stakeholders
• Provide assistance to UKI Management for the building, running and monitoring of Management Information
• To meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business and compliance issues.
• To work within the framework of the Chubb Code of Conduct, Compliance policies, Peer Review and within the framework of the protocols established by the Company

Qualifications

• Ideally a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the insurance market is required however candidates with a Customer Service background/ or graduate will be considered.
• You will need to demonstrate a practical and common sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to tackle problems often against tight timeframes
• Interest in Multinational programs
• Minimum A level standard.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Expected to undertake “on the job” training. This role may involve working in other Chubb offices.

We offer in return!

Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program.

Integrity. client focus. respect. excellence. teamwork

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.

Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.