Assistant Underwriter - Cargo

Starr Underwriting; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AEGIS London is seeking a driven Assistant Underwriter for their Cargo Underwriting team. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to advance their career in the underwriting field. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting processes, liaising with clients, and maintaining company standards while embracing a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Cargo market is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Solid understanding of the Lloyd's and/or London market.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite in accordance with personal authority and syndicate guidelines.
• Assist with submissions, quotes, and slips in a timely fashion.
• Conduct broker and client visits as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Part ACII qualified or working towards ACII

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Time Type:

Full time

Working Pattern:

Hybrid

Purpose of the Role

AEGIS London have a vacancy in the Cargo Underwriting team for a high performing and ambitious Assistant Underwriter. This is an excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant currently operating within Cargo looking to advance their career or an Assistant Underwriter in this line of business looking to join a high performing syndicate.

Duties And Accountabilities

• To underwrite in accordance with personal underwriting authority and the Syndicate’s underwriting procedures and class underwriting guidelines
• To assist with the completion of submissions, quotes and slips in an accurate and timely fashion
• Undertake checks and reviews on any binding authorities and lineslips to ensure procedures are complete and meet set requirements
• Undertake both broker and client visits as required
• Liaise with underwriters, senior management, brokers, cover holders and external auditors as required
• Provide assistance to Credit Control with advice regarding written to actual premium differences and liaising with brokers for cash collection and query resolution
• Liaise with the Aggregations Team for RMS modelling of risks and ensure the accurate entry of aggregate information, if required
• Generate ad hoc reports and analyse data to maximise the team’s knowledge
• To assist with the production of internal and external presentations
• Continue to develop knowledge and experience in the respective class of business
• To complete other adhoc duties as directed
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

The successful candidate will be/have:

• Experience of working within Cargo market is essential and exposure to Specie would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely, accurate and organised manner
• Ability to work effectively within a team and on an individual basis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• A solid understanding of the Lloyd’s and/or London market
• Part ACII qualified or working towards ACII.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

AEGIS Values

Fairness and respect

We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions, working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.

Open and inclusive

We act with integrity, valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.

Ambitious

We have a passion for success, aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities, encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.

Striving to be better

We strive to improve at all times, challenging complacency, being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers’ experience with us.

Investing in people’s potential

We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.

AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views, perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.

It’s important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on [phone] or email [e-mail]

As a business, we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential