Underwriting Assistant

London Insurance Life; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Insurance International invites applicants for an apprenticeship within the London Market Underwriting Operations team. You will support data quality, reporting, and underwriting processes while completing the Level 3 Financial Services Administrator apprenticeship.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, collaboration with stakeholders, and development through structured training in a leading Lloyd’s market environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance or underwriting data is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Interest in pursuing professional qualifications (CII) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular data quality checks and basic audits of underwriting data.
• Log queries from internal/external customers and support timely resolution.
• Maintain and update operational procedure documents.
• Assist with reporting statistics and analyses for underwriting.
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams on tasks and projects.
• Perform ad hoc admin tasks as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Start Your Career in Insurance Risk Management

Join the Risk Management team of a leading Lloyd’s specialty insurer and gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of risk management, working directly with the Risk Manager, Head of Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer.

You’ll support key risk activities including risk reporting, risk assessments, risk appetite monitoring, incident management, ORSA and stress testing, while building a broad understanding of how a Lloyd’s insurer operates.

What We’re Looking For

This role is specifically aimed at graduates with an Insurance & Risk Management degree who want to build a long‑term career in insurance risk management.

You’ll be:

• Genuinely interested in insurance and risk management.
• Analytical, organised and detail‑oriented.
• A confident communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Curious, proactive and keen to learn.

Interested in developing into a broad risk professional within the Lloyd’s market

Qualifications

• Internship, placement or work experience within insurance.
• Knowledge of the Lloyd’s or London Market.
• Exposure to Power BI, Python or similar analytical tools.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate seeking broad business exposure, early responsibility and a clear career path within insurance risk management. You’ll work with senior stakeholders across the business and develop into a well‑rounded risk professional in a leading Lloyd’s market environment.

Please note: Applications are particularly encouraged from graduates holding an Insurance & Risk Management degree and a demonstrable interest in pursuing a career within insurance risk management.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, or accept Graduate Visa as this is a permanent opportunity.

To assist with administrative tasks of both an underwriting and operational nature. To provide underwriting support and assistance to the underwriters and to create and maintain syndicate records.

Authority Level

No authority to accept risks or settle claims on behalf of the syndicate.

• Assisting underwriters with their underwriting at the box in Lloyd’s, in the office or on Teams
• Pre‑underwriting risk data analysis
• Creation and monitoring of the underwriting reports
• Mapping of data and assisting with model development
• Assisting with all online trading platforms
• Income and performance monitoring on large accounts
• Liaising with brokers and clients as necessary on live risks and quotes

• Managing risk records
• Entry of risk data into underwriting system
• Managing underwriter workflows
• Responsibility for pre and post bind contract quality assurance
• Entry of aggregate data onto the appropriate systems
• Management of filing and data storage
• Managing credit control
• Creation and monitoring of renewal list report
• Slip copying and scanning
• Ad hoc jobs as required

Accuracy

Able to input data and maintain records with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

IT Capability

Needs to be familiar and competent with various software and I.T. packages including Microsoft Office

Administration and Compliance

Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines. Able to always operate to the standards and rules of the regulatory bodies and those set out in the firm’s standards documents.

Relationship Management

Able to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with underwriters and other staff.

Analytical

Able to analyse and interpret financial information and manipulate data.

Personal Development

Able to ensure competence is attained and maintained. Shows initiative and has an inquisitive nature. Keen to increase skills and responsibility through training.

Communication

Ability to communicate directly and through correspondence, in a manner appropriate to the audience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• A proven interest in a career in insurance and underwriting.
• An understanding of Lloyd’s and the insurance market, industry and people.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• An interest in undertaking the CII exams.
• IT skills (Word, Excel and other software packages used within the business)

In our free Claims Adjuster simulation, you will step into the shoes of a claims professional in the London specialty insurance market and learn all about the role and what it entails. This Free online course will deepen your knowledge and understanding of claims to enhance your applications and boost your CV. Why not give it a go!

About Arch Insurance International

Arch Insurance International, part of the Arch Capital Group, is a market‑leading insurer located in the UK. We provide a range of property, casualty, and specialty insurance for corporations, professional firms, and financial institutions across the UK, Europe and Internationally, with a significant presence in the Lloyd’s and London Underwriting market.

• Arch Insurance recognises the need to be a digital insurer and as such has shifted focus from traditional technology initiatives to agile driven digital initiatives, leading the commercial & specialty insurance space. Arch offers an entrepreneurial work environment that empowers the individual and encourages constant learning and growth.
• People are at the centre of everything we do at Arch, and we are passionate about investing in the future talent of the insurance industry. From day one, you’ll be empowered to contribute, grow, and make a difference. Our apprenticeship roles are crafted to give you the tools, experiences, and support you need to thrive.

Role Summary and Purpose Support the London Market Underwriting Operations team in driving efficiencies and best practices throughout the Underwriting process, challenge how the business operates today and assist in developing systems, processes, and procedures to support the growth of Arch across all platforms.

This successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Financial Services Administrator apprenticeship, gaining their Certificate Level CII qualification as part of this role.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conducting regular data quality checks and basic audits of underwriting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Logging queries received from both internal and external customers, investigating data discrepancies and supporting timely resolution.
• Maintaining and updating operational procedure documents.
• Assisting with reporting activities, such as analysing weekly or monthly processing statistics.
• Collaborating with onshore, offshore and cross functional teams on various tasks and projects.
• Other ad hoc admin tasks from time to time.

Role Requirements & Skills

• MS Office, Excel intermediate
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads.
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solver with proactive approach to challenges

To start an apprenticeship, the learner will need to be:

• 16 or over
• Living in England and not in full time education

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