Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: up to £40,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your insurance career? This is an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join a growing team in the London Market speciality insurance space.

What You’ll Do

• Support underwriters across commercial insurance lines, including speciality and marine risks.
• Carry out due diligence checks for new and renewal business.
• Prepare and review documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with brokers and clients to gather information and maintain strong relationships.
• Assist with policy issuance, data entry, and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and help build a strong underwriting capability.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 year’s experience in insurance, ideally in underwriting support or due diligence roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance lines (London Market experience preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

What’s on Offer

Salary: up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits:

• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid model
• Clear progression opportunities into underwriting roles.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.