Underwriting Assistant (Insurance)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid with three days per week in the office and two days at home

Company

hirify.global is a property casualty insurer providing Financial Lines insurance for businesses through broker networks.

What you will do

• Process and input new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments in relevant systems.
• Enter quotes, risks, endorsements, and aggregation data accurately for management, statistical, and regulatory reporting.
• Obtain information for local policies and support underwriters with renewal documentation, broker meetings, loss reports, and queries.
• Assist with pricing and risk classification according to underwriting guidelines and rating considerations.
• Research trade press and financial or credit-scoring information for Senior Underwriters.
• Coordinate with Risk Control, Claims, Marketing, Distribution, Finance, Actuarial, Operations, and Credit Control teams.

Requirements

• A-Levels or a similar qualification required.
• Initiative and ability to learn the insurance industry, product line, internal programs, and platforms.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to synthesize and present exhibits, results, and observations to the manager and team.
• Ability to adapt to and use new technology efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and perspectives.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid arrangement with three office days and two home-working days per week, subject to company policy.
• Private medical insurance from commencement, with optional dependent cover at the employee’s expense.
• Employer pension contribution with an increased contribution available when the employee contributes.
• At least 25 days of annual holiday, with the option to purchase additional days up to 35 total days.
• Wellness resources, discounts, caregiving support, and free professional mental-health counselling.
• Volunteer and charitable giving support through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programmes.