Underwriting Operations Assistant

HDI Global SE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HDI Global SE is seeking an Underwriting Operations Assistant for a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role supports Pre-Bind and Post-Bind activities, working closely with London and Ireland offices to enhance efficiency and service levels.

Ideal candidates will have insurance sector exposure and an interest in operations, with data entry experience in Geras and related systems. A-level or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an insurance role.
• Knowledge of London Market desirable but not essential.
• A-level or equivalent or higher.

Responsibilities

• Transferral of underwriting information and correspondence into document management system where appropriate.
• Data entry of all policy types and endorsements using Geras, on behalf of the team.
• Data entry in to any relevant team systems; ensure timely, efficient workflow from start to finish.
• Monitor and review the Policy data input to Geras and ensure compliance with data quality protocols via the Approval Gate.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with underwriters and brokers by providing high-quality service.
• Support risk controls and regulatory checks in line with underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Insurance experience

London Market knowledge

Operational role interest

Education

A-level or higher

Job description

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

This position is a 15 month fixed term contract.

The role:

To provide Operational services as part of the “Long Tail” hub. This operational hub works very closely with the Liability & Life Sciences, Motor, Cyber & Ireland Underwriters working within the London and Ireland Offices.

The Underwriting Operations Assistant will provide Operational services and provide Pre-Bind and Post-Bind support to our Underwriters.

Additionally, working with the Operations team to help refine the support that we are providing to our Underwriting teams and transforming the way we provide this to ensure high levels of efficiency and service.

This role would suit an individual that has worked within the Insurance industry, with experience or an interest in an Operational role.

Key accountabilities:

• Transferral of underwriting information and correspondence into document
• management system where appropriate
• Data entry of all policy types and endorsements using our underwriting data entry system – Geras - on behalf of the team
• Data entry in to any relevant team systems
• Ensuring a timely, efficient and appropriate workflow process is followed to from start to finish

Data Quality

• Monitor and review the Policy data input to Geras, ensure compliance with data
• quality protocols, via the Approval Gate.
• Responsible for individual error rate and ensuring that this is in line with company standards & expectations

Managing Relationships

• Support the Operations team by delivering a high quality service to the business
• Develop and maintain a strong, long-term relationship with our underwriters along with their brokers by providing them with an excellent service

Risk and Controls

• Ensure all risks comply with regulatory and compliance checks, which in turn are all performed within the underwriting guideline adhering to all Local and Group guidelines
• Implement and maintain process controls to ensure the quality of the output of your area within the function. Ensure documentation of the processes and output is accurate, up-to-date and accessible

Process Improvement

• Make suggestions for process improvements within your role
• Enhance and improve the effectiveness of the service and systems used in the Operations team and if needed participate in special underwriting projects if required

Credit Control

• Accounting Queries – Reconcile and investigate accounting queries from Technical operations team

Reporting

• MI Reporting – Understand reporting environment and assist with team KPI/
• Regulatory reporting when required
• Analysis of data and/or preparing reports for own & underwriters purpose

IT

• Ensure full understanding of IT systems utilised within role
• Attendance of UK Key User Group to understand any changes to systems and provide input regarding these

Skills & experience:

• Previous experience within an insurance role
• Knowledge of London Market; key practices and principles within the underwriting sector are desirable but not essential
• A-level or equivalent or higher

Other:

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