Underwriting Assistant

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Underwriting Assistant

  • Location:

    United Kingdom

  • Contact:

    Piere Forbes

  • Contact email:

    piere.forbes@equitycity.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

  • Job ref:

    498

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-06

Title: Underwriting Assistant
Location: London/ Hybrid 
Salary: £30,000 per annum 

About the role 

The Underwriting Operations function is at the heart of supporting our underwriting teams across processes, data, systems and change and works on a mix of BAU, tactical and project timelines.

The Administration Services team support our underwriting teams with day-to-day administration of individual risks in our underwriting platform and associated systems. This is a key function for the business as it underpins the data that drives decisions everywhere else so accuracy, consistency and timeliness are paramount. Further, a smooth and stable Underwriting Operations function supports high quality underwriting and a great service proposition to our brokers and clients as well as underpinning our regulatory compliance and resilient financial performance.

Main areas of responsibility
  • Accurate and timely input and updates of risk, financial, and other information and correspondence into the the business underwriting platform and associated systems.
  • General administrative support for underwriting teams across various processes, including on a project basis.
  • Investigation of credit control queries and liaising with underwriters, brokers and business partners for resolution where appropriate.
  • Liaising with colleagues in the Business service companies to ensure accurate data exchange.
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
  • Comfortable accurately working with detail within consistent and repeatable processes
  • Takes ownership and ensures a successful outcome
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Engages effectively with others and works well within a team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Analytical thinker who remonstrates sound judgement and decision making
  • Abides by Fairfax Guiding Principles
Education/Experience
  • Comfortable with Excel, Word, Outlook