Underwriting Assistant

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

**Job Description**:
Underwriting Assistant

Job Family Grouping:
Offshore Renewables and Offshore Energy

Job Family:
Global Energy Resilience

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

What will you do in this role?

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The role supports the Underwriting teams and Unit Head to provide administrative support both in London and the US, while gaining an understanding into the role of an Underwriter.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Underwriting Support Administration
- Assist underwriters in underwriting preparation and submission, including underwriting templates.
- Enter data in underwriting systems / spreadsheets.
- Prepare daily logs recording underwriting activity.
- Check details of underwriting in daybook entries and ensure appropriate underwriting signing.
- Assist in the completion of reports (e.g. company / industry / market profiles, risk reports) and ensure timely distribution to relevant individuals.
- Liaise with other departments on various issues, e.g. premium queries, bookings, etc.
- Assist underwriters to liaise and correspond with brokers.
- Assist in the budget reporting process.
- Assist in all other general underwriting administration and processing functions to ensure efficient workflow within the team.

File Maintenance and Compliance
- Maintain all files and documents both manually and electronically.

General and Ad Hoc Administration and Support
- Assist with regulatory and ad-hoc administration as required.
- Any other reasonable requests made by management.

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

- Educated to A-Level standard.
- Knowledge of basic office software systems and spreadsheets.
- Microsoft Office including proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to follow processes and procedures.
- Ability to build trust by operating with integrity and professionalism.
- Organisation and time management skills.

What we prefer you to have:

- Educated to degree level.
- General level of knowledge of insurance.
- Prior Underwriting Assistant experience is advantageous.

Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to:

- Be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Meet with brokers and insureds with Underwriter’s when required.
- Attend market seminars and social events.

What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.