Delegated Underwriting Analyst

MS Amlin; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

MS Amlin is seeking a Delegated Underwriting Analyst in London for a full-time permanent role. You will assess risk for binding authorities, support underwriters, and sponsor coverholder applications through Lloyds while ensuring compliance and timely follow-ups.

You will coordinate with various teams, maintain data accuracy, and help improve control frameworks while promoting best practices in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Insurance and Underwriting Practice.
• Good Interpretation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Team player.
• Computer literate.
• Administrative skills.
• Attention to detail with pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Risk assess new binding authorities and ensure due diligence is timely.
• Support underwriters and guide through the application process.
• Sponsor new coverholder applications through Lloyds and log amendments.
• Document and follow up on subjectivities/issues promptly.
• Issue reminders of renewals.
• Liaise with BDX, Claims, Complaints, Compliance and Credit risk teams.
• Ensure due diligence at renewal is obtained and signed off.
• Challenge underwriters when needed.
• Monitor performance of Coverholders and binding authorities.
• Produce reports for meetings.
• Keep Coverholder data accurate in systems.
• Escalate issues to Delegated Authority Manager.
• Represent the DUA team within MS Amlin and promote the department.
• Assist on systems testing and liaise with IT/Projects.
• Stay updated on delegated underwriting authority rules.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Insurance knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Administrative skills

Regulatory compliance awareness

Job description

Role: Delegated Underwriting Analyst

Location: London

Position: Full time, permanent

About The Job

• Risk assess new binding authorities and ensure effective due diligence takes place in a timely manner.


• Provide support to underwriters and guide them through the application process as may be necessary.


• Sponsor new coverholder applications through Lloyds ensuring the required standards in relation to compliance and expectations are met and log amendments to existing coverholder applications as may be required.


• Document and follow up on any subjectivities/ issues arising in a timely manner.


• Issue reminders of forthcoming renewals.


• Liaise with BDX, Claims, Complaints, Compliance and Credit risk team to ensure a smooth and accurate management of the financial and processing aspects of all facilities.


• Ensure all due diligence information required at renewal is obtained and signed off prior to renewal or that a remediation plan has been documented.


• Challenge underwriters on any aspects of the renewal where there is concern and it is appropriate to do so.


• Monitor the ongoing performance of Coverholders and binding authorities.


• Produce reports for team and management meetings.


• Ensure the Coverholder information held in our systems is accurate and kept up to date.


• Escalate any issues or concerns arising to the Delegated Authority Manager.


• Represent the DUA team within MSAmlin and contribute to the promotion of the departments within the different Divisions.


• Assist on the systems testing and liaise with the IT and Project departments as and when required.


• Keep abreast of changes and proposed changes to delegated underwriting authority rules, best practice and guidance issued by regulators.


• Suggest changes for improving the control framework and associated procedures.


• Establish, maintain and enhance the day to day relationships with internal customers.


• Promote best practice at all times.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in a similar role.


• Knowledge of Insurance and Underwriting Practice.


• Good Interpretation skills.


• Communication skills.


• Team player.


• Computer literate.


• Administrative skills.


• Attention to detail with pragmatism.

We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself,

What Can You Expect From Us?

As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits - Benefits of working at MS Amlin | MS Amlin Hybrid Working At MS Amlin we operate a hybrid working model to empower our people with flexibility to blend where they work.

Benefits of working at MS Amlin

Benefits of working at MS Amlin | MS Amlin

Hybrid Working

At MS Amlin we operate a hybrid working model to empower our people with flexibility to blend where they work. We value collaboration and believe that we work better together, our teams typically do 3 days a week in the office.

About MS Amlin

MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world.

Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.

We will build a workplace where all talent is welcomed, and everyone has the opportunity to influence how the business works. We have dedicated employee resource groups that support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goals.

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About MS Amlin

MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world.

Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.