Technical Assistant

American International Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting underwriting teams and enhancing operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, focusing on timely documentation and data management. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team, committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions that meet clients' unique needs. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with various staff levels.
• Knowledge of Lloyd’s Market and classes of business.
• Proficiency in IT and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and updating operational reports.
• Ensure timely data entry and documentation.
• Build relationships with third-party providers and brokers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of the Lloyd’s Market

Excellent IT Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Working towards CII exams

Job description

Technical Assistant

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Technical Assistant to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Talbot

Talbot operates within the Lloyd's Insurance Market through Syndicate 1183 and Syndicate 2019. With an expert team of highly skilled and experienced underwriters and a balanced, geographically diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry leading insurance specialist.

Talbot writes a diversified portfolio including Crisis Management, Energy, Financial Lines, Marine, Political Risk, Property and Terrorism. Drawing on our deep industry expertise, Talbot develops tailored insurance solutions that address clients' evolving and often unique needs.

Syndicate 2019 provides Lloyd’s investors with access to AIG’s Private Client Select (PCS) portfolio.

Part of AIG since 2018, Talbot is committed to working with brokers and clients to deliver industry leading solutions. It is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Singapore.

How you will create an impact

• To assist in the monitoring and updating of operational reports
• Responsible for all documentation to be scanned and indexed into the DMS system
• Responsible for ensuring timeliness is met for all measured tasks (e.g. Data quality review, peer review, written date, aggregate data entry, etc.) For their team. This includes chasing and monitoring the workload
• To ensure data entry is in accordance with agreed guidelines, e.g. endorsements, quotes, promise lines
• To ensure the underwriting teams promptly address item received electronically (i.e. electronic trading platforms and email)
• To ensure that underwriters resolve contract certainty queries/failures within a timely manner
• To act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principals
• Attend and prepare necessary documentation for team meetings (Underwriting and/or UTS).
• To adhere to the internal binder approval process
• To provide box support at Lloyd’s when required
• Responsible for building and maintaining close working relationships with third party providers and brokers
• Ad-hoc and general administration duties as and when required for the UTS Core team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff.
• Good knowledge of the Lloyd’s Market and the classes of business written at Talbot.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Working towards the CII exams.
• Contributes to the business
• Open and approachable
• Teams with and supports others
• Inspires trust
• Adapts to and initiates change
• Accurate and attends to detail
• Analyses and interprets information

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] .

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UW - UnderwritingTalbot Underwriting Services Ltd (TS1)