Specialist, Underwriting Operations Support

Join us as a Specialist, Underwriting Support to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.
** How you will make an impact
** As a Specialist in our Underwriting Operations Team, you will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality underwriting support to the UK Underwriting Teams. You will support the end-to-end underwriting process through regular liaison with other functions to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered to our brokers and clients.

This is a fantastic role for someone with good general insurance knowledge who wants to progress their career in underwriting operations. You will be given comprehensive training and the opportunity to complete insurance qualifications.

Some of the key responsibilities include:
* Manage a portfolio of Accounts
* Efficiently and accurately ensure all new business and renewal accounts are processed
* Proactive engagement with Underwriting to ensure new and renewed accounts have an efficient and smooth account hand over, ensuring information received is understood and complete in order to process / instruct policies on systems and to the network.
* Liaise with Underwriters to ensure correct interpretation of data for accuracy and completeness.
* Maintain documentation and files, ensuring all documentation is retained centrally.
* Accountable for (RI) premium, (RI) commission and tax bookings in processing systems
* Track implementation progress and liaise with our global network to resolve queries.
* Liaise with the Credit Control team - answering queries, tracking, and monitoring premium using core underwriting systems.
* Manage requests originating from clients and brokers, and refer to Underwriting as required.
* Participate in client/broker meetings, as requested by Underwriting.
* Regular interaction with our off-shore team – leading huddles, auditing work, quality control
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Develop expert level knowledge with regards to systems, and processes and keep abreast of new guidelines published.
* Act as reference point for others in the team when questions come up and/or uncertainties exist.
* Support project work to ensure that existing processes meet requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed
* Minimum A-level standard of education or equivalent business experience
* General insurance knowledge
* Knowledge of Underwriting processes with regards to the following areas:
* Submission/ Quotes
* Risk specifics, basic pricing principles
* Reinsurance concepts (FAC RI, Captive, Treaties etc.)
* Domestic market specifics and customs
* Knowledge of premium allocation principles, (European) cross-border tax calculation & processing specifics as well as insurance accounting principles
* Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
* Collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong problem solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Strong IT skills - experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Teams and Power BI would be advantageous
* We would encourage you to complete our free virtual job simulation to help prepare for what the role will entail and experience a day in the life at AIG! Get started by enrolling* *.*#LI-AIGAt AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office.

This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
** Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
** At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
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