About the Role
This role supports the Equine team and Underwriting Support Assistant team to deliver high-quality client service and process new and renewal business to agreed service standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of insurance experience and a passion for the equestrian industry.
Responsibilities
- Build strong working relationships with Underwriting teams and management.
- Support the Underwriting Support Assistant team with administration and referrals.
- Develop an understanding of the Equine line of business.
- Perform pre-underwriting calculations as directed.
- Attend and prepare for peer review meetings.
- Log peer review pack preparation on the Underwriting system.
- Produce and collate data for business planning.
- Manage the flow of bound risks.
- Run Underwriting and MI reports.
- Respond to processing and credit control queries within SLA timeframes.
- Provide administrative assistance to Underwriters.
- Liaise with brokers and internal departments (credit control, claims, compliance).
- Collaborate with Underwriting teams to improve efficiency, identify process improvements, and reduce errors.
- Ensure all underwriting activity adheres to regulatory guidelines.
- Learn technical aspects of pricing and insurance terms and conditions.
- Understand market and competitor dynamics.
- Adhere to the Company’s code of conduct.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of insurance experience.
- Passion for the equestrian industry.
- Committed to developing a career in Underwriting and studying or committed to studying CII exams.
Skills
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use discretion to resolve issues.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work flexibly, especially during peak periods.
- Proven ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
- Proven ability to work with speed and accuracy under pressure.
- Experience supporting work allocation and meeting SLAs/deadlines.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining good working relationships.
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Trainee
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 30 days Annual Leave
- Birthday Leave
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance Cover
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Annual Health Check
- 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
- £1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing
- Give as You Earn
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket Loan
About the Company
- The Equine team provide comprehensive Equestrian & Bloodstock insurance and reinsurance protection for clients worldwide.
- Convex is unique in the London insurance market with Underwriters possessing first-hand practical equine experience, providing awareness and understanding of this niche sector.
