At AIG and Talbot, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as an Assistant Underwriter, Property to play your part in that transformation. It's an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.
Make your mark in Talbot
With offices in the U.S., London and Asia Pacific, Talbot is the managing agent of Syndicate 1183 at Lloyd's. Syndicate 1183 underwrites a number of classes of business including war and terrorism, energy, marine, financial lines, cyber, transport, political risk, crisis management, kidnap & ransom, contingency, property and treaty reinsurance. Through its expert team of underwriters and a balanced, geographically-diverse portfolio of business, Talbot has earned a reputation as an industry-leading insurance and reinsurance specialist.
How you will create an impact
- To be responsible for post-bind administrative tasks and ad-hoc reporting
- To underwrite Asia Pacific Property risks in accordance with Talbot's underwriting philosophy and within own authority limits.
- To assist the Class Underwriter in ensuring that Underwriting Guidelines are reviewed and updated at least annually.
- To assist the Property Underwriters in delivering strategy and business plans, and ensuring risks are underwritten in accordance with the Company's agreed appetite, authorities and processes.
- To provide professional, prompt service to brokers and clients.
- To act in accordance with all regulatory standards and principles at all times.
- To make every reasonable effort to increase own knowledge, skills and expertise in order to:
- Further personal development within the Underwriter role.
- Reach a position where promotion to a more senior role is feasible.
What you'll need to succeed
- Diploma / Degree in any field. Chartered Insurance Institute preferred.
- Able to operate independently with little direction or guidance. Self-reliance, use of initiative- a self-starter.
- Able to prioritize
- Strong team working approach.
- Strong analytical skills. Calm, rational and methodical approach
- Verbal, written and professional presence and ability to communicate at all levels with excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent general computer literacy. Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Detail-oriented
Ready to take your career to the next level We would love to hear from you.
