Underwriting Assistant

Job Description

We’re looking for an Underwriting Assistant

About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist. To help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver a risk service. A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward. We believe the uncertainty of tomorrow isn’t something to fear but to seize; that it’s full of potential. Not only for our customers but our employees too.

We might write the future of risk for our brokers and clients, but we would love to help you write your future at Brit: a future based on not just progressing but on thriving – both professionally and emotionally. If you’re looking for a place to make a real difference read on.

What you’ll be doing

Your main responsibility will be to provide a professional and comprehensive administrative service, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication between underwriters and service providers.

In this role, you'll be involved in a variety of tasks, from chasing brokers for premiums and renewals to maintaining and monitoring the flow of work.

You'll liaise with clients and other divisions, process and check data entries, and assist with business development activities.

You'll also participate in peer review meetings and work with different underwriting teams based on their needs.

Additionally, you'll be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline underwriting activities, ensuring that our Standard Operating Procedures and User Guides are up to date, and assisting with the testing and rollout of new IT initiatives.

Your role will also involve producing and collating data for business planning and reinsurance purposes and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We’ve got a truly diverse, genuinely inclusive work environment. We comfortably and confidently bring our whole selves to work, because we know we’ll be respected, valued and accepted whoever we are. Our Employee Resource groups are safe spaces for people to share their experiences, aspirations and suggestions about how we do things.

Accessibility

We are located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB) and are situated on floors 16 – 18, and 39. All of our floors are accessible by lift, and there are building staff on hand to point you in the right direction.
The closest train / underground / DLR links are: Liverpool Street Station (7 mins), Bank Station (6 mins), Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins), Aldgate Station (7 mins).

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), which is located just outside the building.

If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please ask.