Underwriting Assistant London, England
AXIS Insurance
Full Time
London, England
28000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
MAIN TASKS
o Progressive training towards ACII qualification.
o Attend Lloyd’s briefings on appropriate issues concerning the unit.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
- The Underwriting Assistant is to provide support and assistance to the London based Casualty Reinsurance team.
MAIN TASKS
- To carry out tasks as requested by the Unit Head to support the Casualty Reinsurance underwriting team.
- Support other London based Reinsurance teams as needed (peak periods, holiday etc)
- Maintain records of submissions, meeting notes and data in the unit’s files and ensure these are kept up-to-date.
- Create research notes on existing and potential clients prior to meetings.
- Maintain the unit’s workflow as well as creating and managing pricing requests.
- To be responsible for the quality and integrity of the unit’s data.
- To take on the responsibility of operating and monitoring premium income.
- Assist in the triage of submissions - ensuring we have the relevant data and that the results correlate with the figures provided by brokers.
- Produce a summary of the Monthly Claims report for underwriters.
- To assist underwriters with maintaining beneficial working relationships with brokers and clients to develop the business in accordance with the business plan.
- To negotiate business which falls within the agreed level of underwriting authority and in accordance with the unit protocol and direction from the Unit Head.
- Collate all relevant information required for any internal/external audits.
- Achieve agreed training programme which includes:
o Progressive training towards ACII qualification.
o Attend Lloyd’s briefings on appropriate issues concerning the unit.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrable passion or desire to work within the insurance markets
- A level / Tertiary education level required
- Ideally some experience of insurance markets, however, not mandatory
- A commercial mindset and strong presentation skills.
OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong numerical background.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to problems.
- Ability to work occasional extended hours.
