Assistant Underwriter

Assistant Underwriter

Ardonagh Specialty is more than just a workplace; it's a place dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a passionate team that values its employees and celebrates diversity. As part of The Ardonagh Group, you'll benefit from an innovative environment with numerous growth opportunities across the wider group. We encourage employees to move between our united teams and make their roles their own. Our offices are lively and exciting, yet we understand the need for flexibility, offering a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you're looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit.

What We Can Offer

We offer an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, and events. You'll work alongside a supportive management team and some of the industry’s top talent. Benefits include access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across major businesses (supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants), and healthcare cash plans.

Further Perks Of Working With Us (Fixed Benefits)

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (with a 5% employee contribution).
• Good work-life balance with flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at 4x base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

The Manager Says

The purpose of this role is to work within the Equinox Lectio team, assisting underwriters in providing excellent client service and contributing to the growth and expansion of this cross-class underwriting facility.

Key Role Accountabilities

As guided by the underwriters, you will undertake the following activities:

• Monitor receipt of submissions.
• Provide quotes in accordance with in-scoping rules.
• Monitor and chase open quotes.
• Process firm orders and confirm coverage to the client.
• Ensure accurate and timely data capture on internal systems.
• Apply Lectio stamps to MRC via placing platforms.
• Ensure timely filing of all correspondence.
• Send slips for processing and, where required, aggregate teams for reporting to insurers.
• Send endorsements to processing and aggregate teams for reporting to insurers, where required.
• Assist with the final document download from PPL and Whitespace.
• Participate in regular team meetings to review progress against targets.
• Build good working relationships with the various broking teams.
• Perform various ad-hoc tasks to support the end-to-end processes of the Lectio Team, as directed by the Underwriters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within the London Insurance Market.
• Preferably, experience within a Coverholder team.
• High-level proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint experience is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are valuable.

Person Specification

This role involves a split between home working and the London office, requiring you to be self-motivated and disciplined, yet also a team player. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical, with an interest in data and spotting inconsistencies being an asset. You should be willing to engage in more in-depth work during busy periods, with a view to learning and progressing towards an underwriting role. Comfort working with all team members and contacting brokers to chase outstanding items is essential.

Think you don’t meet every requirement? We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities within the wider Group.

Interview Process

Ardonagh Specialty has a straightforward interview process:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasizing relevant skills and experience.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will arrange a call to discuss the role and team, your motivation, goals, and what you can bring to Ardonagh Specialty.
• If successful, you’ll typically be invited to a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members (via Teams or in person) to discuss technologies, key skills, team dynamics, and your future ambitions.
• Depending on the role, a second stage interview with further team members may be required.

We aim to move quickly in presenting offers or providing feedback, whether successful or unsuccessful. We value diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of the Talent team.

Key skills/competency

• Assistant Underwriter
• London Insurance Market
• Coverholder Team
• MS Outlook, Word, Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Data Capture
• Client Service
• Underwriting Support