Technical Assistant - Portfolio Solutions

Starr Underwriting; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty lines insurer in London seeks a Technical Assistant to support underwriters with various administrative tasks. This role involves data entry, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical and communication skills, and a degree in an analytical field is preferable. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working environment

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Accurate, numerate, and detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with good time management.
• Motivated team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enter and validate submission and policyholder information.
• Generate and distribute standard underwriting reports.
• Support underwriters by handling stakeholder requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in an analytical discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

The Role

This is a great opportunity to start or continue your insurance career within the Portfolio Solutions Underwriting Team at Canopius.

The Canopius Portfolio Solutions team manages an established and diverse portfolio via Lloyd’s and non-Lloyd’s platforms. We offer lead and follow capacity to multi-class portfolios within the global (re)insurance market, supporting key trading partners, and have established ourselves as key players in the Portfolio Solutions marketplace.

The Technical Assistant will support underwriters and the wider business through administrative duties, reporting, and stakeholder liaison. The role involves creating tactical solutions to meet administrative and data capture needs, with developing knowledge of pre- and post-bind processes as outlined in the underwriting governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and validate submission information into the Underwriting workflow/Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Record policy referral points in the Underwriting tracking spreadsheet.
• Enter and validate policyholder information into the underwriting admin system.
• Utilize Canopius systems to generate and distribute standard underwriting reports for analysis.
• Support underwriters by responding to internal and external stakeholder requests, including brokers, claims, exposure management, credit control, compliance, and operations.
• Assist with pre- and post-bind checks.
• Maintain records according to data quality standards.
• Instruct onshore and offshore third-party staff as needed.
• Assist with credit control and monitor aged debt per internal guidelines.
• Manage Bordereaux for risk and aggregation, liaising with exposure management to meet deadlines.
• Improve team processes and reporting.
• Conduct ad hoc research to support underwriters.

Skills

• A graduate degree in an analytical discipline is advantageous.
• Accurate, numerate, and detail-oriented.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
• Good time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall wellbeing, including hybrid working, a competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, health and dental insurance, and other benefits supporting financial, physical, social, and psychological health.

About Us

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and a leading Lloyd’s of London insurer with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Bermuda.

We foster a positive culture that encourages authenticity, growth, and diversity. Our new offices are located in the heart of the City of London, with a flexible hybrid working model.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a discrimination-free work environment. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, marital or caring status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and make reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.