Real Estate Assistant Underwriter
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
This is a role created to support the Real Estate Practice business to grow and develop in line with the Groups growth plan. The role is to assist in the processing of new and renewal package business within the UKI Real Estate Practice team based in London. The ideal candidate will initially support the underwriting team in delivering a high quality service to our underwriters & Brokers whilst developing technical and broader business skills in this specialist industry practice to enable them to develop the appropriate underwriting skill set working under the close supervision of an underwriter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the underwriting and processing of new and renewable package business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
- To work in conjunction with the team to ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established package underwriting guidelines
- To support the underwriting team through liaison with and participation at meetings with brokers, clients, internal departments and external advisers.
- To provide assistance to underwriters for creating, running and monitoring exposure reports.
- To work within the framework of the Chubb Code of Conduct, Compliance policies and within the framework of the protocols established by the Company
- Project based work in line with duties.
Qualifications
- A background in the insurance market is required together with an understanding of reading and interpreting exposures analysis.
- The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate a practical and common sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to solve problems often against tight timeframes
- Minimum A level standard.
- Competent in Microsoft Office.
- Expected to undertake “on the job” training
- Keen to embark on, or working towards completion of the ACII
What we offer in return!
Pension and annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program
Integrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork.
Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.
Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or in any future discussions with our recruiters.
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About Us
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
