Job Description
The Role
We are currently hiring for an Assistant Underwriter in our London office to support the profitable growth of our International Property underwriting portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Underwriting Assistant looking to take the next step in their underwriting career. Working closely with our underwriting team, you will develop technical underwriting expertise, build broker and client relationships, and contribute to both the retention of existing business and the acquisition of new opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing
Portfolio Management: Support the handling of renewals and new business submissions within delegated underwriting authority, ensuring profitable and sustainable growth.
Broker & Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and Lloyd's market contacts to support business development and service excellence.
Business Growth Support: Identify new business and cross-selling opportunities while contributing to business planning activities and underwriting initiatives.
Data & Portfolio Oversight: Maintain accurate underwriting records, validate market data, update systems and spreadsheets, and produce portfolio performance reporting and analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with underwriting, claims and other internal stakeholders to support portfolio monitoring, claims activity and regulatory compliance requirements.
What We're Looking For
Underwriting Experience: A minimum of 12 months' experience in an Underwriting Assistant or similar insurance role, with a strong understanding of underwriting processes and portfolio management.
Technical Knowledge: Practical knowledge of risk assessment, pricing, policy wordings and claims, alongside a sound understanding of insurance market dynamics and business objectives.
Relationship Building: Excellent communication, influencing and rapport-building skills with the confidence to engage effectively with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and support informed underwriting decisions.
Professional Development: CII qualified (or working towards), with a passion for continuous learning, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to developing underwriting expertise.
The Company
CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.