Underwriting Assistant, Property Insurance

In good company.

We’re a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value.

Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 500 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.

We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.

We’re looking for an

Underwriting Assistant, Property Insurance

Reporting to the SVP, Head of Property Insurance, you will assist in all phases of the underwriting cycle.

Hamilton Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.

What you will help us do

• Receive submissions, download information and set up new business and renewal files

• Conduct extensive review and analysis of submissions of insured operations, products and other coverage-relevant exposures

• Ensure timely login and accuracy of all underwriting data within the underwriting and other relevant business systems

• Produce accurate quotes, binders and polices in line with our underwriting policies & procedures

• Develop working relationships with local and overseas brokers & their assistants, accounting, premium processing and claims teams

• Assist in administration and management reporting of portfolios

• Contribute to system testing, ad hoc projects and research work

What you require for the role

• 2+ years in a similar role with D&F Proiperty Insurance experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Ability to work independently & proactively within a small underwriting team
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• An interest in adopting technology to increase efficiencies
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit
• Results-oriented and growth mindset

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity

• You must act with due skill, care and diligence

• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators

• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

• You must observe proper standards of market conduct

• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.