Insurance Claims & Underwriting Admin Trainee

London Insurance Life; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital in London is seeking an Underwriting Administrator to join our Casualty Treaty team, providing high‑quality administrative and operational support to underwriters. This role is a vital part of ensuring the underwriting function runs smoothly, accurately, and in line with internal processes and regulatory requirements.

This long‑term, office‑based position offers stability and opportunities to deepen expertise in insurance operations, data accuracy, and controls, with potential

Qualifications

• Educated to A-levels or an equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferable.
• Ability to present information clearly to audiences.
• Numerate, analytical and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Multitask and manage conflicting priorities to tight timelines.
• Effective organisation and planning.
• Accurate with good attention to detail.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Willing to assume additional responsibilities.
• Team player, keen to assist and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Entering and maintaining risk and policy data accurately across underwriting systems.
• Producing, maintaining, and updating underwriting files in line with guidelines and workflows.
• Supporting underwriting teams by ensuring documentation and records are complete and up to date.
• Monitoring and maintaining operational, compliance, and financial controls (e.g. SOX, Aged Debt reports).
• Assisting with income monitoring, contract signings, and chasing late payments where required.
• Ensuring underwriting systems and established processes are consistently followed.
• Providing a professional, responsive administrative service to multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

AXIS Capital in London is seeking an Underwriting Administrator to join our Casualty Treaty team, providing high‑quality administrative and operational support to underwriters. This role is a vital part of ensuring the underwriting function runs smoothly, accurately, and in line with internal processes and regulatory requirements.

This long‑term, office‑based position offers stability and opportunities to deepen expertise in insurance operations, data accuracy, and controls, with potential