Assistant Underwriter

The Role

We are currently hiring for an Assistant Underwriter to join our Lloyds Fine Art & Specie team. This is an opportunity to develop your underwriting skills and technical knowledge while supporting the delivery of the business plan, managing existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Support underwriting decisions: Handle renewals and write new business within your underwriting authority, helping the team deliver against its business plan.

• Build valued relationships: Develop effective relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and Lloyd's contacts, supporting a responsive and professional service.

• Identify growth opportunities: Spot new business and cross-sell opportunities and contribute to the preparation of business plans, reports and supporting information.

• Maintain accurate records: Keep policy, aggregate and syndicate information accurate and up to date across relevant systems, spreadsheets and files, including daily validation of USMs and SCMs

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• Support portfolio performance: Prepare figures and statistics, assist with monitoring and control activities, work with Claims when required and operate in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Underwriting experience: At least 12 months' experience in either an Underwriting or Broking role.  Prior experience within Fine Art & Specie and knowledge of it’s products is a distinct advantage.

• Commercial understanding: A clear understanding of business objectives, the insurance market, accounting principles and how your role contributes to the wider business plan.

• Analytical capability: Strong mathematical, statistical, analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by intellectual curiosity and sound judgement.

• Relationship skills: Confident communication, rapport-building and influencing skills, with the ability to represent both yourself and CNA Hardy positively with brokers and clients.

The Company

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.