Assistant Underwriter - Cyber & Technology

vavemga; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

vavemga is seeking an Assistant Underwriter for its Cyber & Technology team in London. The role includes supporting underwriters in managing a diverse portfolio, maintaining relationships with brokers and clients, and handling various projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills. Proficiency in desktop applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is essential. The position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
• Willingness and desire to learn.
• Capable of working on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in the underwriting of Technology & Cyber business.
• Maintain good working relationships with brokers and clients.
• Manage various short and long term projects assigned by underwriters.

Skills

Accuracy and numeracy

Intermediate/advanced desktop abilities (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Effective written and verbal communication

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Job description

Assistant Underwriter - Cyber & Technology

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Role

To provide support to the Cyber & Technology team in London in running a diverse portfolio of open market risks, lineslips and delegated authorities business emanating from multiple platforms, brokers and territories.

Responsibilities will include:

To assist underwriters in the underwriting of Technology & Cyber business.

To assist in the development and maintenance of good working relationships with brokers and clients to establish Canopius as a preferred market for Technology & Cyber business.

Assist in preparation of all necessary contract documentation for referral, new and renewal business.

Binder administration including bordereaux management, DUA liaison, EPI monitoring and assisting in the preparation of data as appropriate.

Monitoring underwriters’ workloads and reporting to ensure all risks are processed within required timeframes.

Act as the point of contact and liaison for query resolution between underwriting support and underwriters.

Weekly/monthly/annual reporting including preparing data for weekly meetings, reinsurance and any other ad-hoc management reporting request.

Assist claims when policy information is required.

Manage various short and long term projects as assigned by underwriters.

Attend relevant client meetings and underwriting calls.

Skills:

Accuracy and numeracy

Intermediate/advanced desktop abilities (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Able to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication

Capable of working on own initiative

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.

Willingness and desire to learn

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage workload efficiently

Demonstratable problem solving abilities

Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with relevant internal or external stakeholders, effectively involving and communicating with them to drive collaboration, support, and alignment towards shared goals.

Collaboration and teamwork:

Works effectively with team, project or other work groups or those outside formal line of authority to accomplish goals. Actively participates as a member of a team; develops and builds cohesive team relations to produce required outputs; possesses knowledge and understanding of colleagues work.

Adapting to change:

Adjusts thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to handle new, challenging, or complex situations; embracing change as a growth opportunity when working within new work structures, processes, regulations, or requirements.

Analyses current and future state business requirements and identify strategies to continuously improve products, services or processes. Guide and inspire others to achieve results to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency.

Creates, develops and implements new ideas to enhance new or improved processes, systems, solutions, products or services; tries different and novel ways to deal with problems and opportunities.

Resilience

The ability to cope with and recover from setbacks, challenges or difficulty. Persevering even under pressure or crisis situations and uses ways that foster strength and growth, often emerging stronger than before.

Future Focused

Anticipates changes in regulations, technology and client needs, proactively responding to key trends happening in the industry. Thinks about the future through identifying opportunities and obstacles whilst planning effectively.