Underwriting Assistant

INTL Underwriting Assistant - OG09WW

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

To work as a member of the Operation's Team providing exceptional service provision and solutions to Underwriters.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of a high level of support, accuracy and subject matter expertise to the underwriting teams (Financial Lines, Credit & Political Risk and Political Violence & Terrorism)

• Become proficient and take the lead in the knowledge of underwriting systems, processes and procedures and future improvements

• Review and enter new Underwriting submissions into appropriate system

• Ensure timely and accurate entry of policy slip data into underwriting systems within agreed SLAs, including the issuance of policy documents such as schedules, wordings, endorsements, invoices, and certificates of insurance

• Liaise with and follow up with business partners closely for premium closings/advice/reconciliation of premium calculations to ensure premium bookings are completed in timely manner

• Manage policy endorsement adjustments on internal Underwriting systems within agreed SLA

• Ensure timely and accurate entry into Aggregation system for Credit & Political Risk exposures

• Review internal exception reports in a timely manner to ensure accurate risk details are maintained on Underwriting Systems

• Ensure that monthly, quarterly and year-end business timetable is adhered to, providing effective communication to key stakeholders and support all internal and external reporting deadlines

• File risk information and manage workflows on the document repository to ensure complete, accurate and timely audit trail.

• Support continuous improvement efforts through management of root cause problem solving and process improvement solutions

• Participate in IT enhancement and upgrades for underwriting systems initiatives

• Effective organisational skills

• Attention to detail and timeliness

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

• Ability to proactively work alone and collaboratively within a team

• A good level of numeracy & analytical skills

• Detail oriented with ability to manage data

• Computer literate: - strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, previous experience with Management Information tools, Subscribe, Genius and other Lloyd's underwriting systems are desirable

• Evidence of previous coaching and developing skills

• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels

• Minimum tertiary with demonstrable relevant experience working for a Lloyd's Syndicate or Company Market, preferably in an Underwriting Support role.

• Professional Certification from Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) preferred