Assistant Underwriter, HNW

DescriptionWe are recruiting an Assistant Underwriter to form a key part of Chubbs High Net Worth Underwriting Team in London. You will be responsible to underwrite new and existing business accounts on our Continental European Book whilst providing world class service to our broker partners.This is an entry level underwriting role and previous underwriting experience is not required however some experience in multiline Household and Motor insurance is desirable. The role will also require to build and maintain strong working relationships both externally and internally.Your Responsibilities for this role may include but are not limited to:Transactional:Responsible for underwriting renewal business up to your agreed authority limits as well a lower level appraisals.Responsible for assisting the Underwriting team with MP24 referrals for New Business.Actively seek to round out existing accounts and cross-sell other classes of business.Managing underwriting queries via telephone & e-mailLiaise with different departments (Claims marketing IT) to troubleshoot a wide variety of queries.Broker Management:Demonstrate a good level of proficiency in the use of the management information systems to be able to understand the data analyse any trends and report on the underwriting performanceProactively manage relationships with broker partners.Sales Disciplines:Collaborate with the underwriter in the conversion of New Business through pre-qualification of target prospectsAssist in a wider variety of tasks as part of a project team to launch new products across the region.Work with the Underwriter and Account Manager to ensure all target quotes are monitored and pursued to ensure conversion rates influenced positivelyEnsure all communications with broker partners are collaborative and sales focused to ensure both retention & new business opportunities are maximisedQualificationsWhat skills & experience are requiredFluency in French and English is necessary (additional european languages particularly Dutch or German is a plus)HNW insurance industry experience is desirable preferably from a Motor or Household background.Demonstrate excellent customer service skillsAbility to build strong relationships internally and externally.Strong communication and negotiation skillsWell organised with the ability to prioritise workload.What can you expect in returnCompetitive Salary Non-Contributory Pension & Annual Bonus Scheme25 days Annual Leave plus ability to Purchase 5 Additional DaysPrivate Medical Cover Employee Share Purchase Plan Life Assurance & Subsidised Gym MembershipLearning & Development Offerings Networking Mentoring & Development Opportunities.1-day annual Charitable leave Cycle to Work Scheme Active Sports & Social Committee Employee Assistance Program.Integrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. TeamworkOur core values dictate how we live and work. Were an ethical and honest company thats wholly committed to its clients. A business thats engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment thats collaborative and supportive.Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues candidates clients and business partners with equality fairness and respect regardless of their age disability race religion or belief gender sexual orientation marital status or family circumstances. will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request Key Skills Employee Orientation,Data Entry,Compliance,Organizational skills,Adobe Acrobat,Math,Microsoft Word,Office Experience,Workers' Compensation Law,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Administrative Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1