London, England • Posted 2 weeks ago
Underwriting Assistant
Offered SalaryCompetitive Pay
Job TypeCompany - Public
Location / ModeLondon, England
Sector / CategoryInsurance Carriers
Hiring Intelligence & Application Guidance
Application Screening
Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Typical Interview Stages
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Salary Transparency
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
Eligibility & Visa
UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Hartford is seeking an individual to work as a member of the Operation’s Underwriting Support team across International Financial Lines (Management Liability, Professional Liability & Financial Institutions)
Job Responsibilities & Competence
- 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
- Work alongside Centralised Underwriting Operations team for any reporting requirements
- Ensure Production Report up to date and accurate as possible, ensuring that you prepare and attend weekly underwriting meetings
- 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
Qualifications & Capabilities
Interpersonal Skills & Abilities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle a variety of duties within a timely and accurate manner
- Self-motivated 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
IT skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Use of Lloyd’s underwriting systems including Subscribe, Genius, Exact Advantage preferred
Educational Requirements
- Minimum GCSE or relevant experience in an underwriting support role
Experience
- Relevant experience of working for a Lloyd’s Syndicate/London Company, preferably in an underwriting support role preferred, but not required
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