Underwriting Assistant
| Department | Location | Contract type |
|---|---|---|
| Underwriting | London | Permanent |
If interested in this role, please send us your CV and covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for this position and your salary requirements to recruitment@shipownersclub.com.
We are now seeking a friendly and hardworking individual to come and join us as an Underwriting Assistant in our fantastic Americas Underwriting team. We are looking for candidates that are happy to work in a support role providing efficient and timely assistance to the Underwriters. The role is the perfect entry level starting point for you to learn about P&I insurance and the maritime industry whilst learning on the job about the principals and practices of the Underwriting role. Further opportunities to study for professional qualifications also offered. We are looking for candidates that are able to speak and write fluently in Spanish.
We recognise the business benefits of having a diverse and inclusive community. We all have something unique to bring to the table and by embracing those differences we seek to build and maintain an environment which attracts and values diversity and where everyone can develop their talents and be themselves. For us, diversity and inclusion goes above and beyond focusing on protected characteristics – we want all our colleagues to bring 100% of themselves to work. With a happy and engaged workforce we all strive to work together to be the best that we can be for the mutual benefit of ourselves and our Members.
We also have a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office / 3 days remote).
Overall responsibility of the role:
To provide administrative support for the underwriting team in providing a liability solution to cover the operational needs of the Insured.
Role responsibilities:
- To provide a high level of service to Members through the prompt and accurate preparation of Members’ documentation, highlighting any service issues upwards.
- To advise account handler of outstanding premium position before documentation is produced and released in accordance with Underwriting Procedures Manual.
- To develop and maintain good working relationships with Brokers.
- To deal with queries by telephone/letter/email from external parties and ensure prompt resolution.
- To ensure that service levels are maintained during the absence of colleagues, answering basic queries and referring upwards the need for any technical response.
- To participate in training sessions to develop the skills and knowledge required for the effective performance of the role.
- To ensure sanctions screening has been undertaken on Members, other named parties and all vessels, and any hits resolved, prior to binding cover or processing.
Experience required:
- Fluent in both written and spoken Spanish.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Good listening skills and a quick and willing learner.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Must be able to work alone but also contribute as part of a team.
- Desire to gain knowledge and skills and develop further professional skills.
- Graduate level (or equivalent).
Candidates must be eligible to work in and be living in the UK.
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
No recruitment agencies please.