Übersicht:
Job Title: Underwriting Assistant (German & English)
Division: Underwriting Operations
Reports To: As per Beazley Org Structure
Key Relationships: Underwriters, Brokers, Underwriting Assistants, UCO, and external clients and suppliers.

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the team in maintaining efficient underwriting operations processes and providing
customer service to clients.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fluency in English and German is essential. Fluency in French as well would be ideal
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Accurate and numerate
• Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening)
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize
• Capable and comfortable with high percentage of daily activities requiring data entry

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven administrative experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services sectors
• Proven background in accurate, high volume data entry
• Underwriting Assistant experience is advantageous

COMPETENCIES

• Achievement drive
• Analytical thinking
• Information seeking
• Customer focus
• Initiative
• Collaborative
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Team working
• Time management
• Relationship development
• Effective communication

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to ‘A’ level/High School graduate or equivalent
• Degree in any discipline – preferred but not essential

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accurate and numerate
• Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, well developed spreadsheet skills
• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
• The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven administrative experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services sectors
• Proven background in accurate, high volume date entry
• Insurance experience advantageous

COMPETENCIES

• Achievement orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Information seeking
• Customer focus
• Team working
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Detail orientated
• Time management
• Relationship building
• Communication skills

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• To provide support and assistance to Underwriters by submission triage, reviewing new and renewal business, including quoting, rating, binding, and issuance support
• To manage account activities throughout the underwriting process
• To provide effective reporting on account portfolio
• To establish good internal and external relationships with clients and stakeholders