Assistant Underwriter, Europe Property Division

Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

This position is responsible for providing underwriting support to the Property department in the London office and remotely the USA office, whilst developing technical underwriting capabilities.

• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, account research, pricing analysis, review of terms and conditions, preparation for client meetings, exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.
• Preparation of quotes and invoices in the underwriting system as directed by underwriters.
• Timely processing of Policy/Endorsements onto the underwriting system.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines which to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission.
• General assistance during underwriting/brokering process.
• Enter and maintain information with various in-house underwriting systems and generate various reports as required.
• Liaise with underwriters and brokers as well as other internal departments as required.
• Perform underwriting referrals with more senior underwriters / manager following account analysis, including thorough reviews of underwriting application/submissions.
• Assist with the development of account pricing/recommendation/peer review/referrals with more senior underwriters.
• Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly and consistent manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines, including filing and scanning of underwriting documents.
• Stay current with respect to major market and industry issues and developments
• Develop a market presence and build relationships within the London market whilst representing and promoting Allied World in a professional manner, via attendance at key, relevant client/broker meetings, and other social outings as applicable.
• Corresponding with brokers with respect to all administrative issues, including chasing premium; final contract value adjustments and outstanding underwriting information.
• Ensuring receipt of and review of outstanding information (including underlying/followed policies) to ensure consistency with the terms and conditions agreed at binding.
• Supporting the departmental Vice President by producing regular Management Information and bespoke reports as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned

• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for significant liaison with clients, brokers, others teams within Allied World and building strong working relationships.
• Highly computer literate, with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system. Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is a must, knowledge of Genius and Openbox would be a distinct advantage.
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Good attention to detail and quantitative skills.
• Overall, team player with collaborative outlook – acting as a role model for more junior members of the team.
• Language skills: fluent in English. Another European Language would be an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to work…