Assistant Underwriter (Commercial D&O)

W/R/B Underwriting (a Berkley Company); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Underwriter to join their Financial Lines team, focusing on Commercial D&O. This role involves supporting senior underwriters, managing risk information, and providing administrative assistance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for the insurance sector. Join a collaborative environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of service in the underwriting process.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Lines as an Underwriting Assistant or similar role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior underwriters within limited authority and guidelines.
• Provide timely administrative support for the underwriting team.
• Monitor income, signings, and renewals as required.

Skills

Underwriting Assistant Experience

Commercial D&O Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Job description

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• Experience working within Financial Lines as an Underwriting Assistant or Assistant Underwriter
• Passionate about commercial D&O
• Presentable Proactive Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Accuracy Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Good numeric and analytical skills Team working Customer focused
  
  

Company Details

• Experience working within Financial Lines as an Underwriting Assistant or Assistant Underwriter
• Passionate about commercial D&O
• Presentable Proactive Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Accuracy Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Good numeric and analytical skills Team working Customer focused
  
  

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Underwriter to join our Financial Lines team, focusing on Commercial D&O for our Lloyds Syndicate.

• Underwrite within limited underwriting authority and underwriting guidelines to aid senior underwriters;
• Proactive engagement with the underwriters and their brokers to develop individual experience whilst maintaining team culture;
• Monitoring income, signings, chasing late payments and renewals, as required;
• To prepare and provide statistics and information in order to serve the requirements of the underwriting team and clients;
• Provide efficient and timely administrative support for the underwriting team, including photocopying, scanning and entry of risk information where applicable;
• Control of risk information received, including ensuring that it is appropriately and electronically filed;
• Ensuring risk information is kept up to date and correct, and obtaining additional risk information as required;
• Take an active role in departmental meetings and team discussions;
• Participate in Broker entertainment events and positively represent the Syndicate within the marketplace;
• Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations;
• Train junior staff as and when required;
• To be aware of all matters relating to the underwriting team and report on this and and when required by the business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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