Hybrid Underwriting Assistant – Fixed-Term Contract

Sompo Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement Plans

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sompo Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant on a fixed-term contract based in London. The role supports the UK Insurance Market within the Insurance Operations team and works hybrid, focusing on data handling, documentation, and process improvement.

You will gain exposure to underwriting systems, data validation, and service delivery, contributing to operational resilience and training new team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance underwriting systems is useful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and entry: transpose policy information to pricing platforms and systems.
• Documentation management: organise underwriting files and related docs.
• Process coordination: liaise with departments and outsourced providers.
• Issue/resolution: respond to broker queries within timeframes.
• Compliance adherence: follow SOPs and support audits.
• Reporting: timely updates to the operational dashboard.
• Continuous improvement: identify efficiency opportunities with others.
• Training: participate in training and assist new joiners.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sompo Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Underwriting Assistant on a fixed-term contract based in London. The role supports the UK Insurance Market within the Insurance Operations team and works hybrid, focusing on data handling, documentation, and process improvement.

You will gain exposure to underwriting systems, data validation, and service delivery, contributing to operational resilience and training new team members as needed.