Underwriting Assistant - Hull

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Holgate is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join its Marine Hull team in London. This role provides day-to-day administrative and processing support to underwriters and brokers, handling renewals, new business and policy amendments with accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have about a year of insurance experience, strong organisational skills, and good communication abilities. A proactive learner who works well in a team will thrive in this marine-focused role.

Qualifications

• Around one year of experience in an insurance-related role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An interest in developing a career within marine insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Marine Underwriting team.
• Assist with the processing of new business, renewals and policy amendments.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and update internal systems.
• Liaise with brokers and internal teams to support the smooth handling of business.
• Ensure documentation is processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Insurance experience

Organisation

Proactive learner

Communication

Team player

Marine insurance interest

Job description

Underwriting Assistant - Hull

Underwriting, Broking, Claims

London

£35,000

Reference: HH/RF-14269

Underwriting Assistant - Marine Hull

We’re working with a leading specialty insurer looking to hire an Underwriting Assistant to join its Marine team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career within marine insurance, supporting underwriters with the day-to-day administration and processing of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Marine Underwriting team.
• Assist with the processing of new business, renewals and policy amendments.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and update internal systems.
• Liaise with brokers and internal teams to support the smooth handling of business.
• Ensure documentation is processed accurately and in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, around one year of experience in an insurance-related role, or a familiarity with underwriting and insurance processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An interest in developing a career within marine insurance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading specialty insurer and gain valuable exposure to the marine market.