Underwriting Administration Assistant

Underwriting Administration Assistant

£33,000

Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid Working - Four Days in Office
9am - 5pm
City of London - Near Liverpool Street Station

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the insurance market? Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Underwriting Administration Assistant to join their expanding Marine division! This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within the insurance industry.

As an Underwriting Administration Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the Cargo & Specie team, a newly established area poised for growth. You'll gain invaluable exposure to a wide range of underwriting activities while working alongside experienced professionals. This role is not just a job; it's a stepping stone to a rewarding career!

Why Work for this Company?

• An entry point into the specialist insurance market.
• Exposure to seasoned underwriting professionals and senior leaders.
• The opportunity to support a growing Cargo & Specie portfolio.
• Clear development and progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture.
• Valuable experience across various classes of Marine business.

Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Cargo & Specie underwriting team.
• Assist with underwriting documentation, policy administration, and data entry.
• Support the management of underwriting records and databases.
• Ensure underwriting data is accurate, consistent, and up to date.
• Help with bordereaux (BDX) processing and query resolution.
• Collaborate with wider Marine underwriting teams as needed.
• Manage incoming requests and prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
• Contribute to refining and standardising underwriting data and processes.
• Build strong working relationships across the business.

What We're Looking For:

• Hard-working, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Organised with a keen attention to detail and effective workload management.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with high administrative volume.
• Adaptable and able to prioritise in a busy setting.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborative work.
• Motivated to develop a career in the insurance and underwriting sector.

Requirements:

• Previous office-based or professional work experience is preferred; this could be your second career move!
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a bustling environment.
• A degree is not essential but will be viewed favourably.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone at the start of their insurance career looking for a role that offers genuine learning, responsibility, and long-term growth. If you are enthusiastic and ready to take the plunge into a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and join a team where your potential can thrive!

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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