Underwriting Assistant

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