Assistant Underwriter (Specialty)

About the Company

International specialty insurance provider operating in commercial markets.

About the Job

• Evaluate, assess, and accept specialty risk accounts in accordance with corporate business plans and established authority limits.

• Support underwriting operations and business placement across the organization's corporate network.

• Cultivate and sustain professional relationships with market peers and intermediaries to secure new business and retain renewals.

• Act as the company representative during external intermediary and client meetings.

• Analyze placing documentation and technical risk data, leveraging expertise to make decisions or escalating complex cases to senior leadership.

• Manage, review, and endorse modifications to active contracts in compliance with underwriting philosophies.

• Maintain accurate records by logging risk entries directly into internal underwriting systems.

• Track and evaluate key metrics, including risk exposures, pricing structures, and income streams.

• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with credit control and premium collection processes.

• Adhere strictly to internal compliance frameworks, operational procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

• Champion positive conduct standards to ensure fair and optimal outcomes for all clients.

• Maintain a clear understanding of the organization's internal escalation pathways.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven underwriting experience specifically within specialized commercial risk portfolios.

• Comprehensive understanding of commercial insurance market structures, protocols, and distribution networks.

• Demonstrated technical ability to analyze complex insurance documentation and contractual wording.

• Strong relationship-management and negotiation skills to secure profitable business.

• Proficiency in using underwriting systems, data management platforms, and reporting tools.

• Solid analytical skills for monitoring risk accumulation, pricing models, and financial data.

• Commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical conduct guidelines, and risk escalation procedures.

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