Assistant Underwriter
Philip Jung Consulting
Key information
- Publication date:25 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:German (Fluent), English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
- Place of work:Zürich
We have the following job opportunity in our client's Zurich office
he Assistant Underwriter will support the Underwriting team in administration, data entry, information collation, wordings and compliance issues. She/He will also conduct preliminary rating and underwriting analyses. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Your responsibilities
Ensure administration and sign off is completed within necessary time frames
Be responsible for accurate data input into the underwriting system
Chase up accounts and track premiums
Track exposures on emerging issues and claims
Assist in the underwriting audit process
Collect information on events / topics relevant to the team
Communicate and collaborate with compliance, actuarial and finance functions
Collect the required data/information to rate and underwrite business
Support underwriters in rating treaty business
Conduct preliminary underwriting analyses
Participate in training and development activities to increase expertise
Assist in quarterly reporting requirements for business monitoring and exposure management (to include target risks tracking, EDA management, class quarterly reviews)
Your profile
University diploma or equivalent education
Basic knowledge of insurance / reinsurance industry
Fluent in English, German and/or French, other European languages a plus
Strong analytical skills with the ability to think quickly and innovatively working at all times in a disciplined manner. A high level of competency in Microsoft Excel is essential
Ability to take initiatives and work independently, as well as to work within a team
Ability to perform tasks according to established procedures, with some ability to exercise discretion
Ability to exercise judgment to identify and solve day to day problems in straightforward situations
You will need to be enthusiastic, proactive, confident and curious. You should have great organisation skills, be IT literate and have good attention to detail
Your responsibilities
Ensure administration and sign off is completed within necessary time frames
Be responsible for accurate data input into the underwriting system
Chase up accounts and track premiums
Track exposures on emerging issues and claims
Assist in the underwriting audit process
Collect information on events / topics relevant to the team
Communicate and collaborate with compliance, actuarial and finance functions
Collect the required data/information to rate and underwrite business
Support underwriters in rating treaty business
Conduct preliminary underwriting analyses
Participate in training and development activities to increase expertise
Assist in quarterly reporting requirements for business monitoring and exposure management (to include target risks tracking, EDA management, class quarterly reviews)
Your profile
University diploma or equivalent education
Basic knowledge of insurance / reinsurance industry
Fluent in English, German and/or French, other European languages a plus
Strong analytical skills with the ability to think quickly and innovatively working at all times in a disciplined manner. A high level of competency in Microsoft Excel is essential
Ability to take initiatives and work independently, as well as to work within a team
Ability to perform tasks according to established procedures, with some ability to exercise discretion
Ability to exercise judgment to identify and solve day to day problems in straightforward situations
You will need to be enthusiastic, proactive, confident and curious. You should have great organisation skills, be IT literate and have good attention to detail
Contact
- Philip Jung043 344 99 40Write an email
Philip Jung Consulting