Underwriting Assistant

Are you a recent graduate or do you already have some entry level insurance experience & you’re looking for your next challenge? If this sounds like you and you are passionate about client service, motivated and inquisitive, then we would love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join or further their career in insurance.

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will have the exciting opportunity to work for the world's largest property & casualty insurer. With offices in 54 countries and excellent employee benefits, this role will offer a dynamic and rewarding career. You will be a part of the Operations Team, providing operational support to the Underwriting Teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality client service.

Your responsibilities will include taking ownership of operational functions, completing core operations tasks accurately, and supporting the achievement of internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Turnaround Times (TATs).

This role reports directly to the Operations Team Leader and is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Operations and underwriting teams, keeping them regularly updated on relevant issues.
• Quality check all booking instructions received from the Underwriting Teams, ensuring adherence to minimum requirements and reporting and addressing any quality measures.
• Complete core Underwriting Assistant tasks, including bookings, policy documents, and endorsements, with a high level of accuracy.
• Update the Workview system in real-time, aligning with Operations SLAs to provide accurate representation of operational performance to senior management.
• Proactively engage with Underwriting Teams to obtain timely instructions on outstanding renewals and achieve premium registration targets.
• Assist in processing allocated new business, renewals, and endorsements in accordance with service standards.
• Consult with internal departments and participate in meetings within Operations to ensure efficient practices and identify process improvements.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other functions within the organization.
• Support projects and testing as required and promote adherence to best practices.
• Support the Business with the adoption of any system and/or process changes.
• Provide training to fellow Underwriting Assistants.
• Work within the ethical and service standards framework of Chubb.

• Previous experience in an underwriting support role will be highly regarded.
• Minimum of GCSE qualifications, preferably A-levels or equivalent.
• Competency in Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of insurance terminology and concepts.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Initiative-taking and independent worker.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of underwriting insurance processes will be beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in the industry.

• 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days
• Up to two days of work from home per week
• Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance
• Fitness/Health subsidy, Comprehensive Learning & development offering
• Employee resource groups:
  Gender Equality Network, Abilities & Wellbeing, Social Mobility, Parents & Carers, Pride Network, Cultural Awareness Network.
• Annual Charitable leave, Cycle to work scheme, active Sports & social committee, Employee Assistance program

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.

Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

• Job Identification 30530
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Business Unit United Kingdom
• Legal Employer Chubb European Group SE UK Branch