Underwriting Assistant

Travelers Europe; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Underwriting Controls Manager and contribute to maintaining high standards in insurance practices. You'll be involved in coordinating reviews, managing documentation, and assisting with audits, all while fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, this position promises a fulfilling career path with numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday options. If you're ready to make a difference in the insurance sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Minimum 25 Days Holiday

Wellness Programs

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of insurance areas such as Property & Casualty, Marine, Aviation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and administration of Underwriting Reviews.
• Support control and administration of Underwriting Authorities updates.
• Manage records with the Records Management Officer.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Understanding of Insurance Practices

Ability to Work with Diverse Backgrounds

Education

GCSEs or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

IT Applications

Job description

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Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities, and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. We have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Target Openings: 1

What Is the Opportunity?
Business Insurance helps companies in the UK & Ireland identify, prepare for, and mitigate risks by offering a broad array of industry-specific insurance solutions. Our Underwriting Controls and Wordings team ensures underwriting excellence. You will support the Underwriting Controls Manager and team to ensure standards and controls are met, assisting with reviews, audits, and administrative tasks.

What Will You Do?

• Assist with coordination and administration of Underwriting Reviews, including reporting and monitoring findings.
• Support control and administration of Underwriting Authorities updates and assessments.
• Track and report on reviews, breaches, and policy reforms; take notes in meetings and follow up on actions.
• Assist with internal and external audit coordination.
• Manage records with the Records Management Officer.
• Support the Wordings team and develop/maintain underwriting guidelines and communication.
• Maintain document storage and SharePoint management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Basic knowledge of insurance areas such as Property & Casualty, Marine, Aviation, etc.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact confidently across all levels.
• Responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

What Is a Must Have?

• GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
• Understanding of insurance practices and principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and IT applications.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance with optional dependents coverage.
• Retirement contributions (up to 12%).
• Minimum 25 days holiday, with options to purchase more.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage questions about physical requirements or accommodations.

For more benefits info, visit our benefits page.