Assistant Property Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Assistant Property Underwriter to support a dedicated underwriting team. This role involves providing quotations, managing documentation, ensuring compliance with audits, and contributing to team initiatives. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and a keen interest in underwriting. The position offers hybrid work flexibility, engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in underwriting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident working with data, spreadsheets, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the underwriting process by providing quotations under supervision.
• Assist in issuing and managing documentation for new business.
• Monitor binder performance through accurate record keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Data handling

Interest in underwriting

Exposure to commercial insurance

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Job title: Assistant Property Underwriter

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: London (Hybrid)

PURPOSE OF ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Property Underwriter to join a specialist Property Underwriting team operating under a delegated authority scheme. The team focuses exclusively on Property underwriting and has a strong track record of profitable growth. Working alongside experienced underwriters, you’ll play a key role in supporting the growth and management of the property binder portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality underwriting decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the underwriting process by providing quotations under supervision within delegated authority limits
• Apply underwriting guidelines accurately and escalate complex decisions when appropriate
• Assist in issuing and managing documentation for new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments (MTAs)
• Maintain accurate bordereaux returns, underwriting records, and reports
• Support compliance with audits, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures
• Contribute to insurer and broker relationship management by providing professional and timely support
• Engage actively in ongoing training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

DAY-TO-DAY

• Prepare quotations and policy documentation under supervision
• Manage underwriting data and documentation in line with company procedures
• Monitor binder performance through accurate record keeping and reporting
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development initiatives

SKILLS

• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in underwriting
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working with data, spreadsheets, and documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Exposure to commercial insurance or underwriting (through work, study, or internship)
• Experience using systems such as Acturis or similar

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact me now on 07441 934 168 or email us at [e-mail]