Real Estate Assistant Underwriter

Industry: Insurance

Location: City of London, NA, United Kingdom

Salary: £50,000

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join our Real Estate team in the UK. Our experienced team offers a range of insurance solutions to meet the evolving needs of brokers and clients in the UK and Europe, with a focus on Real Estate. Operating predominantly in London, we underwrite complex and diverse risks in a pragmatic and consistent manner while fostering long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters from submission of a risk through to binding stage, handling all aspects of the underwriting process.
• Respond to general mid-term questions from brokers and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, delivering first-class service within authority parameters.
• Maintain and develop good working relationships with brokers and other external parties, including third-party business providers.
• Contribute towards underwriting services projects aimed at improving existing services.
• Ensure timely and accurate risk, exposure, and premium accounting in the company’s policy administration and documentation management systems.
• Assist underwriting, actuary and modelling teams by completing pricing models.
• Provide support to underwriting teams for event planning, presentations, and meetings.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in Real Estate Insurance Underwriting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – articulate and influential.
• Able to work independently under own initiative and as part of a close-knit team.
• Highly analytical with excellent logic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organise efficiently.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible approach with the ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficient in using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Confident, self-driven and enjoys working to deadlines and targets.
• A team player with a passion for the Real Estate insurance business.