Assistant Underwriter - Accident & Health

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an underwriting support professional to join their Accident & Health team in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the Lloyd's market, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a chance to develop technical expertise while supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in syndicate within Lloyd’s of London.
• Working towards CII qualifications is preferred.
• Knowledge of Accident & Health insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting related to account performance and exposure management.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the underwriting team.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Proactive mindset

IT skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description:

This role offers a great opportunity for a confident, articulate, proactive, and driven individual with at least 3 years’ experience working for a syndicate within Lloyd’s of London.

The team is looking for a candidate who is highly numerate and demonstrates a passion for developing their knowledge of this technical class. The successful candidate will possess demonstrable interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside the firm. Proficient IT, numerical, and analytical skills are required, as is a high attention to detail.

This role would be best suited to an individual currently holding an underwriting support role such as an underwriting assistant or underwriting technician, looking to join an established Accident & Health team within a global provider of insurance and reinsurance.

Role:

To support the Accident & Health division through defined administrative responsibilities, provide support within Underwriting Controls, and adhere to set parameters of any Underwriting Authority granted. The candidate must also ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications:

A-Levels or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or Maths preferred. Working towards CII is preferred. Knowledge of Accident & Health insurance is not required but is a plus.

Experience:

Candidates require a minimum of 3 years’ experience working for a syndicate within Lloyd’s of London and a demonstrable understanding of the Lloyd’s Insurance Market and general insurance.

Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accountability
• Confident interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset
• Logical approach to tasks
• Strong time-management
• Well-organised
• Exceptional IT skills – including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Drive to attain CII qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all elements of reporting relating to:
• Whole account performance
• Exposure management
• Renewals
• Monthly signings
• Monthly claims movements
• Monthly income movements
• Income monitoring
• Aggregate monitoring
• Broker profitability
• Credit control
• Bordereaux monitoring for accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure internal folders are complete and accurate
• Oversee accuracy of data entry on internal systems
• Peer review management including front sheet completion
• Assist with delegated underwriting queries
• PPL/Whitespace management
• Provide technical and administrative support to the underwriting team
• Develop and monitor professional relationships with all stakeholders to benefit the organization
• Develop procedures and practices to improve team efficiency
• Liaise with other business functions to ensure process and system consistency
• Maintain and enhance own technical training and personal development to improve account performance
• Ensure Antares global customers are treated fairly, in accordance with Conduct Risk Policy and other policies
• Manage compliance with GDPR and report breaches to Data Protection Officer