Assistant Underwriter - Accident & Health

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

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider seeks an individual for an underwriting support role within their Accident & Health team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience within Lloyd’s of London, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This role includes supporting underwriting controls, managing performance reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a syndicate at Lloyd’s of London.
• Understanding of Lloyd’s Insurance Market and general insurance.
• Preferred knowledge in Accident & Health insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting related to account performance and financial metrics.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry and internal documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time-management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

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

Working towards CII qualification

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 qualification is also 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 reporting related to whole account performance, exposure management, renewals, signings, claims, income movements, and other financial metrics
• Ensure accuracy of data entry and internal documentation
• Oversee peer review processes and assist with delegated underwriting queries
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Implement procedures to improve team efficiency
• Liaise with other business functions for process and system consistency
• Maintain technical training and personal development
• Ensure compliance with Conduct Risk Policy, GDPR, and other relevant policies