Underwriting Associate International Business (80-100% working degree)

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join an operational team to support international insurance programmes. This role, based in the UK, works both internally and externally with a range of teams, to understand the client's international insurance requirements and successfully implement a solution that meets the insured, insurer and regulatory requirements. 

In the role of Underwriting Associate, your main tasks will include the following:

•    Support to the Underwriting Analysts with all matters concerning the end to end process for international insurance programmes.
•    Deliver business processing of administrative and technical support for the business unit so that premiums can be debited and policies issued promptly.
•    Issue documents (binders, policies, endorsements and certificates) to our brokers and customers.
•    Attend business meetings and be responsible for any actions and accountable for achievement of targets.
•    Take ownership of work with prioritisation and pro-active tackling and handling of tasks. 
•    Compile, sort, review and verify data accuracy using source documents, detect errors, and initiate correction while following-up with customer or process owner regarding any inconsistencies found.

About the Team

In EMEA Operations we provide support to the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (CorSo) Underwriting Teams in handling insurance and reinsurance business for corporations and/or their captives.

You will be joining the UK Operations team, having a variety of proficiencies, skills and experience, all committed to bring success to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. In the role of Underwriting Analyst, you will work closely with the EMEA Operations teams in centralized and offshore locations as well as your peers in other EMEA locations.

About You

We are looking for an open-minded and enthusiastic team player who can constructively and respectfully engage in challenging conversations. To be successful, you need to have strong communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders. Are you at ease with leaving the comfort zone and performing under pressure?

Do you consider yourself to be a "self-starter", able and willing to seek new knowledge, question current processes, and suggest improvements?

•    Knowledge and understanding of Insurance programmes and the role of Operations.
•    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
•    The ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate and monitor personal work.
•    Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
•    Capacity to readily adapt to a changing and dynamic environment.  #LI-Hybrid

We are looking forward to your application!

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