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About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Underwriting Portfolio Analyst to join our team in London. In this role, you will be working with data sets and using a suite of dashboards to generate regular and ad-hoc reports. We are keen to hear from candidates with an interest in AI and emerging technology, a STEM background, early careers apprenticeship experience, or strong Maths A-level results are preferred but not a pre-requisite for the role. A genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing is just as important to us as technical experience. We are looking for individuals who are keen to build a career in insurance.

Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of quarterly and annual review packs across all planning lines, ensuring consistent formatting, accurate data, and clear insight.
Track actions and support underwriters through the review process, highlighting emerging trends.
Support portfolio deep dives by joining meetings with underwriters to understand their book and working alongside other analysts.
Bring together various data sources, sense-check findings with other stakeholders, and help deliver final PowerPoint packs.
Contribute to monitoring execution against agreed strategy and collaborate with operations to embed any required changes into Travelers' systems.
Support senior Analysts in the team and develop strong working relationships with underwriters, actuaries, operations, and distribution teams.
Support planning line managers and portfolio leads with performance management activity, helping to coordinate competing priorities and keep stakeholders informed on timelines.
Help provide the regular management information the business relies on, bridging gaps while automated reporting is developed.
Support the transition of ongoing reporting responsibilities to business intelligence, helping to validate new outputs and improve existing ones.
Contribute to one-off requests from underwriters and the underwriting office, producing accurate, evidence-based conclusions.
Analyse external data and help apply it to Travelers' strategy.
Bring together various datasets into clean, easy-to-use databases, assessing their usefulness and accuracy.
Use AI tools to streamline manual tasks where appropriate.
Carry out other duties as needed.

Requirements

A STEM degree (or equivalent) with a strong foundation in analytical thinking.
A strong Maths A-level is equally valued.
May be coming from an early careers apprenticeship and looking to build a long-term career in insurance.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with strong numeracy and a confident grasp of Excel and PowerPoint.
Some experience with a coding language such as SQL or python.
A genuine interest in AI and how emerging technology can enhance data analysis.
Eagerness to learn and develop in this space.
Keen to grow within insurance.
Collaborative, curious, and proactive in sharing insights and ideas with the wider team.
Good knowledge of the local insurance marketplace gained in previous experience in the industry either in underwriting or portfolio analytics.

Skills

AI
Emerging technology
Data analysis
Excel
PowerPoint
SQL
Python

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Early careers
Assistant

Education Level

STEM degree (or equivalent)
Maths A-level

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (single cover provided, option to add dependents)
Retirement contribution to Pension Plan (core contribution plus increased company contribution if employee contributes)
Holiday Entitlement (minimum 25 days annually, option to purchase additional days up to 35)
Wellness Programme (tools, discounts, resources, mental health programme with free professional counseling)
Volunteer Encouragement (Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme)

About the Company

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other.
One of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years.
A culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.
Values: Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Commercial.
More than 30,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
10 Diversity Networks that celebrate culture and communities.
Recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs and Military Times.
Employees volunteer for important causes each year.

Equal Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.