Underwriting Assistant

at  Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance Services Limited

We have an opportunity for a permanent Underwriting Assistant to join our Property Motor department here at Tokio Marine Kiln. You will report to the Departmental Manager and will assist in carrying out all tasks relating to the underwriting and reinsurance of the division in order to provide appropriate customer focused products and maximise profitability, always bearing in mind the relationship between risk and return in respect of all underwriting activities.

To assist with ensuring all of Tokio Marine Kiln insurance operations meet PRA, FCA and Lloyd’s requirements and that they are conducted with integrity.
To establish and develop business relationships with the Divisions intermediaries, agents and business partners in order to ensure business portfolios for the Division are effectively and efficiently handled to reduce the risk of mal-administration in the distribution process.
Partnership with underwriters and maintenance of a general understanding of the account in order to assist underwriters, Divisional manager and other stakeholders.
To liaise in a timely manner with internal departments to ensure requests for information, feedback or guidance are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
To understand, absorb and adhere to all relevant sections of the Procedures Manual.
To support the underwriter in achieving the Lloyd’s minimum underwriting standards by adhering to all relevant processes and procedures for recording risks.
To accurately record all insurance business within Tokio Marine Kiln’s systems so that risks can be properly monitored and reviewed by the Division and that data required for all external and internal reporting requirements is accurately captured and in accordance with relevant time limits.
To be a part of the review and challenge of individual underwriting decisions, and where necessary, ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve any issues identified, including escalation.
Data entry and retrieval including report set-up and analysis. Divisional administration. Maintaining the underwriting files and dealing with any additional Ad hoc tasks as required.
It is essential that you are comfortable using Outlook and Excel. General office administration experience is also desirable, as is knowledge of the insurance market, especially Lloyd’s. We are looking for a team player with attention to detail, who demonstrates confidence, excellent communication skills, will pro-actively prioritise their day and take ownership of their specific responsibilities.
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