Underwriting Assistant at Lancashire Insurance Group

The Underwriting Assistant position supports underwriters by providing general administrative support, ensuring precise data handling and operational efficiency within a London-based insurance team. This role is integral in supporting underwriting strategies and process consistency.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform data entry of insurance information into in-house systems to agreed, defined standards of accuracy and timeliness
• Interpret Contract/Slip wording to ensure accuracy of data entry.
• Consideration of Regulatory Requirements, Internal Business requirements and Service Level agreements across Key Performance Identifiers.
• Facilitate aged debt and general credit control by answering contract specific queries
• Assist Underwriters with completion of key tasks, including but not limited to; Peer Review, RARC, ULR completion, EPI Attestation review(s) and, preparation of Renewal packs. This could include check & challenge activity.
• Utilise in house reporting to aide completion of key Operational and Underwriting tasks.
• Act as liaison between Operations and Underwriting where required.
• Be an advocate for change.
• Be aware of the continuous improvement ethos specific to Operational efficiencies and consistencies, suggest solution(s) and facilitate implementation.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrate high levels of accuracy and have good attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and willing to develop knowledge and skills
• Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Office programmes
• Prior experience is desirable but not required