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Underwriting Assistant - City London, England

Wise May

Full Time London, England 20000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

A growing friendly office is currently seeking to employ an Underwriting Assistant to support a team of Underwriters. The role will involve supporting a specialist team of Underwriters with chasing monthly bordereaux, data processing, reporting and preparation of market documentation. This newly created position will suit a recent graduate or an individual who has gained solid Alevels who is keen to develop a career in the London Insurance Market. The position will offer the chance of long-term career development within a team of dedicated and knowledgeable underwriting professionals whilst being given the opportunity to study for the Insurance Industry qualification (ACII). This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for fast track career development with an organisation that rewards hard work.

Duties include:

To provide administrative and technical support to the underwriting team
To accurately record underwriting risk information and maintain such records
Validation of risk information- SCM and USM validation
Maintain accurate records of underwriting data, utilising various internal and external software systems
Reporting- Production of regular and ad hoc business reports
Underwriting- liase with brokers, colleagues, and external organisations to resolve day to day queries

Skills required:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to develop and maintain good relations with both internal and external clients/ brokers
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks
Self motivated
Good analytical and mathematical skills
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience in data entry and maintaining system records is advantageous
Good time keeping and a willingness to respond to increased seasonal workload
Desire and willingness to commit to studying towards professional insurance qualifications (Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications) via an apprenticeship training program.