Assistant Underwriter

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Job Description – Assistant Underwriter

Overview

• Will be part of a growing business.
• For the right person we would expect a senior underwriter position to be the next step and we will support through training to accomplish this.
• Underwriting duties would include researching the financial results and performance of the companies being covered under our policies so the ability to work independently is essential.

Duties

• Review applications: review applications for accuracy and completeness and identify missing documents.
• Evaluate risks: evaluate financial information, market knowledge and IPP’s specialist knowledge to assist in calculating policy terms and conditions.
• Process applications: process applications, endorsements, cancellations, quotations and underwriting documentation.
• Issue policies: issue policies and ensure compliance with all internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide customer service: respond to policyholder and broker enquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports: prepare underwriting reports on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Maintain databases: update and maintain databases in liaison with the underwriter and data analyst.

Skills Required

• High level of Excel, Word, numeracy and literacy required.
• Attention to detail and an analytical mind.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large corporate global businesses.

Other

• Will be working in a team of 12 people in what was an entrepreneurial business that has now been acquired by the largest global MGA.
• IPP is a standalone business in Dual and has a location in West Wickham therefore the ability to liaise and support co-workers is essential.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.