Underwriting Assistant

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom Avencia Consulting Full time

**Underwriting Assistant - Marine Cargo**

**London (Hybrid)**

**£Competitive + Bonus & Benefits**

**Are you looking to start you career in insurance?**

**We have ana excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join the Marine Cargo team in London.**The Cargo team offers a full range of products on a worldwide basis with a particular focus on the U.S., Northern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Products can be tailored to meet requirements of clients, from smaller local / domestic companies toglobal operations. Markel has the ability to lead business and operates as part of the Lloyd's Market. The underwriting team is supported by our experienced operations team. This role is based in the Marine Division in London with special focus on supportingand developing its role within one Wholesale.

**What you will be doing**:

- Providing and maintaining a good standard of underwriting support for the underwriters.
- Accurate and timely input of data into relevant underwriting systems.
- Resolving issues raised by the Underwriting Support Team, particularly in relation to data. quality/completeness and escalation of premium chasing.
- Liaising with brokers as required.
- Contribute data and information for use in business planning and Management Information.
- Demonstrate effective organisation skills and produce consistent output.

**What we are looking for**:

- Demonstrate the ability to create tables and presentations in Excel and PowerPoint respectively
- Have completed A Levels
- Understand the basic concept of the London Market Insurance industry. Experience of working within Lloyd's market would be advantageous but not necessary
- Demonstrate adaptability, collaboration and a willingness to learn and develop

**About Markel**:
Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.

Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

In each of our businesses, we seek to deliver innovative products and adaptable customer service so that we can be a market leader. Our time horizon is long-term, our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of thecustomer experience.

**What's in it for you?**
- A very competitive basic salary plus bonus & benefits.
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave.
- Company matched pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, a cycle2work scheme, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), maternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay,paternity pay..and plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts and cash back on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
- The possibility of working from both the office and from home (hybrid), flexible working or other options are available.
- You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere within Markel.
- You'll be joining a global network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do justthat.



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