Underwriting Team Assistant (6M FTC)

Starr Underwriting; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking an administrative support candidate for the Offshore Underwriting team in London. This role involves providing support for travel, training, and operational guidelines, along with statistical analysis for key accounts. Ideal for those with 1-2 years of experience in General Insurance or recent graduates eager to develop their careers.

Benefits

First class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in General Insurance or the London Market.
• Looking for a candidate with high attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Offshore team with travel and client meetings.
• Coordinate Offshore specific training sessions.
• Chase outstanding premiums to reduce aged debt.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CII Qualifications

Recent Graduate

Job description

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Established by Cornelius Vander Starr in Shanghai, China in 1919, we are now one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries across 6 continents.

Job Purpose

To provide administration support to the Offshore Underwriting team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Offshore team with travel arrangements, event planning, broker and client meetings, and all non-underwriting administrative tasks.
2. Coordinate Offshore-specific training sessions with Learning & Development (L&D).
3. Follow up on outstanding premiums, especially where risks are under notice of cancellation, to help reduce aged debt for Offshore.
4. Collaborate with the Offshore team to update underwriting and operational guidelines and manuals, liaising with all key stakeholders.
5. Work with the Offshore Underwriting Operations management team to ensure SLAs are met, assist with reporting, and coordinate training as needed.
6. Provide statistical analysis support for key accounts to assist Offshore underwriters.
7. Assist in producing monthly production reports for all Offshore lines.
8. Support Starr branch offices in Europe regarding Offshore administrative matters.
9. Ensure that formal minutes are accurately taken, approved, and properly filed.

Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of experience in General Insurance or the London Market, or recent graduates/college leavers aiming to attain CII qualifications. The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and exceptional organizational skills.

Our Commitment

Starr is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to nurture talent and help employees reach their full potential.