Underwriting Assistant

Lorien; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurance provider is seeking Underwriting Assistants for their London team. This permanent role offers a supportive environment, focusing on processing underwriting tasks and collaboration with a small team of underwriters. Candidates should have 1+ year experience in an insurance setting and strong communication skills.

Benefits

7.5% annual bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 1+ year in an insurance environment, ideally underwriting support.
• Familiarity with Genius/IRIS systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Process submissions, policies, and updates accurately.
• Liaise with underwriters and offshore teams for documentation.
• Assist with month-end procedures and audit activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This range is provided by Lorien. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Underwriting Assistant (Insurance)

We’re working with a leading commercial insurance provider seeking three Underwriting Assistants to join their London-based team.

This is a permanent role offering up to £33,500 plus a 7.5% bonus, with a hybrid working model (typically Tuesday to Thursday in-office). You’ll be aligned to a small group of underwriters within the Commercial Property & Casualty team, supporting bespoke underwriting activity in a collaborative and social environment.

About the Role

This is an administrative role within the operations function, acting as the first point of contact between underwriting and business support.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring risks and amendments are accurately processed onto internal systems in a timely manner.

You’ll also liaise with offshore processing teams, support documentation and reporting, and help resolve queries related to cash and credit control.

Key Responsibilities

• Process submissions, policies, and updates accurately and on time.

• Liaise with underwriters to gather required information.

• Coordinate with offshore processing teams and perform quality checks.

• Maintain documentation and monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs.

• Support resolution of unallocated cash and outstanding debt queries.

• Assist with month-end procedures and audit activities.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvements.

• Build strong relationships with underwriters and other stakeholders.

About the Team

You’ll be part of a friendly and sociable team supporting Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting.

The team is split into two groups (Property and Casualty) and you’ll typically work with 3–4 underwriters.

The environment is collaborative, with a strong work-life balance. There are clear career paths into Assistant Underwriter or Senior Operations Technician roles.

Skills and Experience

• 1+ year of experience in an insurance environment, ideally in an underwriting support role.

• Experience with commercial property and casualty insurance is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Genius/IRIS systems is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Culture and Benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team with strong social ties and a positive working culture. You’ll gain exposure to bespoke underwriting processes and have the opportunity to grow into more senior roles within underwriting or operations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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