Underwriting Assistant

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The work pattern for this job is Hybrid 

The minimum and maximum salaries for this job role are below:

Minimum Salary - 70,400.00  

Maximum Salary - 88,000.00  

The Role:

To provide efficient and effective, technical, and administrative support to the underwriting team

 “Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.”

Key Accountabilities:

• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the operational team plans to ensure these include operational considerations for delivery.
• Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives.
• Undertakes a range of duties in order to provide effective support to the underwriting function.
• Adheres to agreed processes and procedures, to maintain compliance at all times.
• Contributes to recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy, good practice and adherence to relevant performance standards (as prescribed by quality review process).
• Provides a professional service to uphold the reputation of the underwriting function and the company.
• Responds to internal and external stakeholder requests in accordance with service standards and best practice.
• Develops relationships with key stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues to support their needs, maximise influence, and achieve business objectives.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team
• Ensures accurate underwriting data is captured on systems to ensure high quality output of information and minimize risks.
• Prepares documents to ensure that appropriate records are established and accuracy of records is maintained.
• Conducts research and prepare reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business planning process.
• Assists with the production of management information statistics and reports to support the business planning process.
• Supports the underwriting function through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional service.
• Develops/maintains sufficient knowledge of underwriting function, to ensure delivery of accurate information when requested.
• Develops own knowledge of standard procedures and processes.
• Supports others in the team where appropriate to assist in the achievement of their objectives

Skills & Experience:

• Experience of working in insurance environment with a basic understanding of underwriting.
• Experience of working in a client service environment.
• Completion of Lloyds & London Market test (where relevant).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office applications e.g. Excel and other departmental software packages.
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Able to plan effectively and efficiently.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Good attention to detail.

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.