Underwriting Assistant - Europe & Africa

TheShipowners Club is a mutual insurance association. We offer Protection &Indemnity (P&I), Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances to smaller andspecialist vessel owners, operators and charterers around theworld. Building on over 170 years of experience, the ShipownersClub provides tailor-made insurance packages for each operator according totheir particular need.

Are youan enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in the insuranceindustry? We're excited to welcome a new Underwriting Assistant to our dynamicAmericas team! This role is an excellent starting point to dive into the worldof P&I insurance and gain hands-on experience in the principles andpractices of underwriting.

As anUnderwriting Assistant, youll play a vital support role, working closely withour Underwriters to ensure efficient and timely assistance across varioustasks. This entry-level position is perfect for a recent graduate or someonewith around a year of experience in the insurance industry, eager to build afoundation in the maritime and insurance industries, with opportunities tolearn from experienced professionals.

We alsohave a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office - after probation).

We recognise the business benefits of having adiverse and inclusive community. We all have something unique tobring to the table and by embracing those differences we seek to build andmaintain an environment which attracts and values diversity and where everyonecan develop their talents and be themselves. For us, diversity and inclusiongoes above and beyond focusing on protected characteristics we want all ourcolleagues to bring 100% of themselves to work. With a happy and engaged workforcewe all strive to work together to be the best that we can be for the mutualbenefit of ourselves and our Members.

Overall responsibility of the role

Toprovide administrative support for the underwriting team in delivering aliability solution to cover the operational needs of the Members.

Role Responsibilities

• To provide a high level of service to Members through the prompt and accurate preparation of Members documentation, highlighting any service issues upwards.
• To advise account handler of outstanding premium position before documentation is produced and released in accordance with the Underwriting Procedures Manual.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships at peer level within Brokers.
• To deal with queries by telephone, letter, or email from external parties and ensure prompt resolution.
• To ensure that service levels are maintained during the absence of colleagues, answering basic queries and referring upwards the need for any technical response.
• To participate in training sessions to develop the skills and knowledge required for the effective performance of the role.
• To ensure sanctions screening has been undertaken on Members, other named parties and all vessels, and any hits resolved, prior to binding cover or processing.

Experience required

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of MS 365.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Graduate level (or equivalent).

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