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About the Role
This position is responsible for providing underwriting support to the Property department in the London office and remotely the USA office, whilst developing technical underwriting capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform general underwriting functions including submission review, account research, pricing analysis, review of terms and conditions, preparation for client meetings, exposures and completion of underwriting worksheets.
- Prepare quotes and invoices in the underwriting system as directed by underwriters.
- Process policies and endorsements onto the underwriting system in a timely manner.
- Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines, including thorough review of underwriting applications/submissions.
- Provide general assistance during the underwriting/brokering process.
- Enter and maintain information in various in-house underwriting systems and generate required reports.
- Liaise with underwriters, brokers, and other internal departments as required.
- Perform underwriting referrals with senior underwriters/managers following account analysis, including thorough reviews of underwriting applications/submissions.
- Assist with the development of account pricing, recommendations, peer reviews, and referrals with senior underwriters.
- Maintain underwriting files in an orderly and consistent manner in accordance with underwriting guidelines, including filing and scanning of underwriting documents.
- Stay current with major market and industry issues and developments.
- Develop a market presence and build relationships within the London market while representing and promoting Allied World professionally through attendance at key client/broker meetings and social events.
- Correspond with brokers regarding administrative issues, including chasing premium, final contract value adjustments, and outstanding underwriting information.
- Ensure receipt and review of outstanding information, including underlying/followed policies, to ensure consistency with terms and conditions agreed at binding.
- Support the departmental Vice President by producing regular Management Information and bespoke reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be highly articulate with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for liaison with clients, brokers, and internal teams, and for building strong working relationships.
- Highly computer literate with advanced proficiency using an underwriting system.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is a must.
- Methodical approach to work with strong organization skills, capable of handling tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Good attention to detail and quantitative skills.
- Must be a team player with a collaborative outlook, acting as a role model for more junior team members.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required.
Skills
- Underwriting system proficiency
- MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Genius (advantageous)
- Openbox (advantageous)
- English language proficiency
- European language proficiency (advantageous)
Location
- London
- USA (remote)
Work Type
- Full-time
Benefits
- Instant membership in the Allied World global network
- Manager support for career building through a structured coaching program
- Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
About the Company
- Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals driven by collaboration and knowledge.
- We believe in the value of our people and support their growth through professional development, career training, and mentoring.
- Our people are our most important asset.
- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions operating under the brand Allied World.
- We have supported clients, cedents, and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.
- We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, benefiting from a worldwide network of affiliated entities.
- Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices globally.
Equal Opportunity
- Allied World is an equal opportunity employer.
- Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.