Underwriting Assistant

General Description

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer to recruit an Underwriting Assistant into their London office. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start a career in insurance underwriting.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
You will provide administrative and operational support to Underwriters and Client Management teams, helping ensure policies, documentation and client servicing processes run smoothly.
This role offers strong exposure to underwriting support and is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organised, and keen to develop within the insurance market.
Key responsibilities
Supporting underwriting and client management processes through day-to-day administration

Producing and processing invoices across multiple product lines

Preparing renewal statistics and reports, including loss ratios and claims breakdowns

Checking and monitoring outstanding debt positions

Assisting with policy documentation, including certificates, endorsements and regulatory documents

Supporting data checks and system updates

Assisting with system and process testing when required

Working closely with Underwriters and Operations teams to maintain service standards

Skills & experience
Strong attention to detail xwzovoh and accuracy

Good organisational and time management skills

Comfortable working with numbers and basic reporting data

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word (Access beneficial but not essential)

A reliable team player with a proactive attitude

Strong written and verbal communication skills

An interest in insurance and underwriting as a career path