Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant
Join a dynamic global reinsurance and insurance provider on their journey of expansion and diversification. Currently seeking an experienced Underwriting Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting underwriting activities across various lines of business.
Role Purpose: As an Underwriting Assistant, you will be a key member of the Operations Underwriting Support team, contributing to accurate risk assessment, record-keeping, and reporting. Collaborate with underwriters on classes such as Property, Energy, Marine, Aviation, Financial Lines, or A&H.
Key Accountabilities:

• Summarize slip terms, calculate premiums and exposures, ensuring accurate entry into Underwriting System(s).
• Maintain a complete and accurate audit trail of all substantive business activity in the document repository.
• Support underwriters during the underwriting process, providing administrative assistance and aiding in business development and marketing.
• Perform data checks to ensure accuracy of underwriting data and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams, providing necessary support to other classes of business when required.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 12 months relevant experience in underwriting support.
• Knowledge of Energy, Marine, Aviation, Financial Lines, and/or A&H business.
• Familiarity with underwriting, claims, and facultative reinsurance processes.
• Ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience in supervising the accuracy of offshore service partners is advantageous.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Logical, analytical, and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment with a fast-paced, innovative culture.

If you're ready for a new challenge and have the required skills and experience, please reach out for a confidential discussion. Your expertise is crucial as we embark on this exciting phase of growth!
Additional Information: Flexibility and work-from-home options available. Office located in Melbourne CBD 3000.