Underwriting Assistant

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join our Insurance Operations team.

This role will sit within our EMEA COO function. The Service Delivery team plays a vital role in supporting various business lines within our Underwriting team based in London, UK, while undertaking transformation activities to broaden and better control the services provided. This exciting opportunity allows the incumbent to strengthen the operational resilience of the services provided by the Operations function and lay the foundations for a career in Insurance.

Location: This position is based in our London office. We foster a collaborative work environment where employees thrive and develop long-term careers.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Data Collection and Entry: Gathering, validating, and inputting data, including transposing policy information from documents to pricing platforms, policy administration systems, or other relevant systems.
2. Documentation Management: Preparing, organizing, and maintaining policy documentation and underwriting files using systems like ImageRight, Guidewire, Workflow, Document Management Systems, and pricing platforms.
3. Process Coordination: Coordinating with departments and outsourced providers to ensure smooth workflow and timely processing, including policy management, renewals, cash balances, and KPI adherence.
4. Issue / Query resolution: Supporting service delivery by resolving queries within established timeframes, following up on missing documents, managing outsourced provider queries, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and audit requirements.
5. Reporting: Contributing to the operational management dashboard with accurate and timely data.
6. Continuous Improvement: Identifying and documenting opportunities for process improvements, participating in change activities, and testing IT/process changes. Supporting training for new team members.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Logical thinking and time management skills.
• Efficient organizational skills and confidence to challenge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of insurance underwriting systems like PPL and Power BI is a plus.

Our Values:

We aim to create value for clients and shareholders while maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment. We reject racism, bigotry, prejudice, and injustice, investing in building a welcoming culture.

About Us:

Sompo is a global property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance provider with over 130 years of experience. Our 9,000+ employees are dedicated to simplifying your risk management journey, focusing on your priorities, and delivering expertise worldwide.

Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com to learn more.