Job Title: Underwriting Assistant – Casualty
Location: London
Salary Range: £32,500
Type: Hybrid, 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Overview:
This role provides essential support to the Underwriting division by carrying out a variety of operational and administrative responsibilities. The Underwriting Assistant will ensure all tasks are performed within the scope of delegated authority, while maintaining compliance with internal standards, industry regulations, and underwriting controls.
What We're Looking For
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Familiarity with Lloyd’s and London Market premium and claims processing
Understanding of Lloyd’s Franchise Board standards
Knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) frameworks
Exposure to casualty or accident & health lines of business
Understanding of slip and file construction standards
Awareness of reinsurance principles
Working knowledge of underwriting clauses and wordings
Skills:
Good knowledge of underwriting processes and lines of business
High accuracy in data entry
Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to resolve problems and think critically
Professional business writing and presentation skills
Systems & I.T. Proficiency:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Familiarity with Power BI – ability to act as team champion
Experience using underwriting systems such as Eclipse and Sequel
Qualifications:
Cert CII (Certificate in Insurance) or working towards it
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and monitor aggregate exposure data
Conduct pre-bind slip quality checks
Monitor premiums and respond to related queries
Manage Power BI reporting and performance dashboards
Upload exposure data onto internal systems for accumulation tracking
Collate and monitor reinsurance information
Monitor bordereaux submissions and highlight missing data
Ensure accurate and complete file maintenance and document filing
Validate data entry across internal systems
Support compliance checks for renewals and new business submissions
Assist with delegated underwriting authority reviews and compliance
Maintain and regularly present key reporting including:
Risk log
Renewal pipeline
Top 10 individual exposures
Top 10 group/event exposures
Outstanding peer reviews
Top debtors
Decline activity reports
Manage and update underwriting wordings database
Oversee PPL (Placing Platform Limited) tasks including downloading and filing of declarations, endorsements, slips, and agreements