Underwriting Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- To support the business functions under International Operations
- Timely and efficient processing of data into Underwriting systems for risk capture, endorsements and exposure data ensuring accuracy of data with relation to both underwriting, aggregate and earning exposures
- Act on exception reports in a timely manner to ensure accurate risk details are maintained on Underwriting Systems
- File risk information and manage workflows onto the document repository within the designated timeframe, to ensure a complete and accurate audit trail of all substantive business activity
- Work alongside Centralised Underwriting Operations team for any reporting requirements
- Ensure Production Report up to date and accurate as possible, ensuring that you prepare and attend weekly underwriting meetings
- Compile data and conduct routine tasks to support Underwriters
- Other ad hoc tasks aligned to International Operations
- Become proficient and take the lead in the knowledge of underwriting systems, processes, procedures, and exposure management
- Develop knowledge of market dynamics and market cycles, support the performance of the Underwriting team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle a variety of duties within a timely and accurate manner
- Self-motivated and mature approach, with ability to take initiative to work alone but also work collaboratively and contribute to the culture as part of a small team
- Keen to develop skills through training & further learning
- A good example and advocate of the Hartford behaviours
- A good level of numeracy & analytical skills
- Detail oriented with ability to manage data, highlight potential issues and work with the team to resolve.
- Keen interest in current affairs in the world around us
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Use of Lloyd’s underwriting systems including Subscribe, Genius, Exact Advantage preferred
- Minimum GCSE or relevant experience in an underwriting support role
- Relevant experience of working for a Lloyd’s Syndicate/London Company, preferably in an underwriting support role preferred, but not required
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Underwriting Assistant roles across The Hartford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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