Insurance Underwriting Assistant

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Underwriting Assistant to join a fully remote team supporting the East London market. You will assist in risk assessment, process policy applications, and support the underwriting department with administrative tasks.

This entry-level position emphasizes organizational skills, proactive learning, and clear communication while offering comprehensive training and growth opportunities in a tech-enabled remote environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or customer service experience in an office setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable with digital tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters by gathering and organizing information for risk assessment.
• Process policy applications, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis and verification for underwriting.
• Communicate with brokers and clients to obtain policy details.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems for underwriting documents.
• Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Remote work adaptability

Proactive attitude

Quick learner

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and organized Insurance Underwriting Assistant to join their fully remote team supporting the East London market. This role provides crucial support to the underwriting team by managing administrative tasks, gathering data, and ensuring the smooth processing of new and renewal business. You will assist in risk assessment and policy issuance, playing a key part in the efficiency of the underwriting department. This position is an excellent entry point for individuals looking to build a career in underwriting within a supportive and technologically advanced remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in gathering and organizing information for risk assessment.
• Process policy applications, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis and verification for underwriting purposes.
• Communicate with brokers and clients to obtain necessary policy details.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic filing systems for all underwriting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the underwriting team as required.

Requirements

• Previous administrative or customer service experience, preferably in an office environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using computers, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for salary increases.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering great flexibility.
• Comprehensive training provided on underwriting processes and systems.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the underwriting department.
• A collaborative virtual team culture focused on support and growth.