Underwriting Assistant - London, United Kingdom - The Hartford

The Hartford

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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To work as a member of the Operation's Underwriting Support team across Upstream Energy.

Job Responsibilities

To support the business functions under International Operations
Timely and efficient processing of data into Underwriting systems for risk capture, endorsements and exposure data ensuring accuracy of data with relation to both underwriting, aggregate and earning exposures
Act on exception reports in a timely manner to ensure accurate risk details are maintained on Underwriting Systems
File risk information and manage workflows onto the document repository within the designated timeframe, to ensure a complete and accurate audit trail of all substantive business activity
Support the continuous improvement of processes by identifying opportunities and supporting route cause problem solving activity
Work with Underwriters to identify task opportunities that can be absorbed by UA's to maximise their time spent Underwriting
Compile data and conduct routine tasks to support Underwriters
Other ad hoc tasks aligned to International Operations
Become proficient and take the lead in the knowledge of underwriting systems, processes, procedures, and exposure management
Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles, support the performance of the Underwriting team

Skills & Experience

Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle a variety of duties within a timely and accurate manner
Selfmotivated and mature approach, with ability to take initiative to work alone but also work collaboratively and contribute to the culture as part of a small team
Keen to develop skills through training & further learning
A good example and advocate of the Hartford behaviours
A good level of numeracy & analytical skills
Detail oriented with ability to manage data, highlight potential issues and work with the team to resolve.
Keen interest in current affairs in the world around us
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
Use of Lloyd's underwriting systems including Subscribe, Genius, Exact Advantage preferred
Relevant experience of working for a Lloyd's Syndicate/London Company, preferably in an underwriting support role