Underwriting Assistant - Liability

HCC Service Co. UK Branch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC – A&H Group is seeking an Underwriting Assistant in the City of London to provide full administrative support to the Canadian Liability Underwriting Team. This permanent, 35-hour week role is hybrid, with at least four days in the office.

You will assist with binding authorities, broker relationships, and portfolio monitoring, while coordinating renewals and ad-hoc projects. Applicants should have two years’ liability experience and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ liability experience with an insurer, Lloyd’s syndicate, broker, MGA or coverholder.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High IT literacy and familiarity with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and reporting Canadian binding authorities.
• Support relationship building with brokers and clients.
• Collate information to monitor portfolio performance.
• Follow underwriting team procedures and escalate issues.
• Liaise with claims for information requests.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as required.
• Assist renewal administration and chase overdue renewals.
• Coordinate with admin staff to support the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

A-levels

Job description

Job title: Underwriting Assistant Reporting to: Head of Delegated Underwriting and Canadian Liability – Professional Risks Location: City of London Position type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Hybrid: Minimum 4 days in the office, Maximum 1 day working from home

Overview: Why TMHCC? Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Speciality Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, Tokio Marine HCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our values to be a Good Company, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

The role: This role will provide full administrative support to the Canadian Liability Underwriting Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the processing and reporting of Canadian binding authorities
• Providing a service to and developing relationships with a panel of brokers
• Collating information to facilitate the monitoring of the performance of the portfolio
• Following the Liability team’s administrative procedures and dealing with any issues
• Liaising with claims personnel and responding to requests for information
• Undertaking specific ad-hoc projects as and when required
• Administration of the renewal process including chasing up of outstanding renewals
• Liaising with administrative support staff and providing assistance where required

Skills and Experience Specification:

Essential

• A minimum of two years’ relevant Liability experience with an insurance company, Lloyd’s syndicate, broking firm, MGA or coverholder.
• Good organisational skills and a proven ability to solve problems and meet deadlines
• Experience of working within a similar role (typically one/two years’ experience)
• Strong analytical skills to assist in the management and reporting of the portfolio
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to support relationship building
• Minimum three “A” levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• A high level of IT literacy

Desirable

• Experience of handling binding authority agreements
• Experience of Canadian business
• Knowledge of London Market/Lloyd’s placement/administrative processes
• Relevant insurance qualifications

Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

Your success is our priority. In a world that is rapidly changing, TMHCC enables you to take on opportunities with confidence. At Tokio Marine HCC, we pride ourselves on hiring the smartest, most conscientious people, who want to make a difference no matter their background. And then we give them the support and trust they need. We’re always looking for curious, creative transformative thinkers who want to change the status quo and have a passion for doing the right thing. If this is you, then we want you on our team.

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