Construction Insurance Underwriting Assistant
Location: London, with hybrid working options after initial training period.
Job Type: Full‑time
I am currently representing a well‑established MGA and helping them with their search for a motivated Underwriting Assistant to join their growing construction risks team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in commercial insurance within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role
You’ll provide technical and administrative support to our Underwriters, helping ensure smooth and efficient handling of new and existing business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing excellent administrative support to underwriters to ensure they can adhere to target turnaround times
- Diary management including chasing outstanding items such as subjectivities and renewal business
- Preparation of renewal information for Underwriters
- Uploading risk information to the underwriting portal
- Answering incoming calls and fielding queries as appropriate
- Maintaining accurate underwriting data and ensuring compliance
- Building strong relationships with underwriters, brokers and internal teams
- Preparing various activity reports and spreadsheets as directed
- General ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and eager to learn. Ideally you will have:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines and turnaround times
- Excellent level of attention to detail including accurate written and numeracy skills
- Resilient and able to operate effectively and accurately under pressure
- Good command of the English language, both spoken and written
- Good communications skills, courtesy and patience
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
Pay: £22,500.00-£25,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool Street Station
