senior underwriting assistant

Zurich Insurance

<div><div><div><div><div>Job Summary</div>
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Zurich is one of the world&rsquo;s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. With around 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 215 countries and territories, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers, and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions, and advisory services.</div><div><br>
Commercial Insurance, Middle East is looking for Underwriting Assistant in the Energy team supporting day-to-day underwriting operations and the growth of the portfolio.</div></div></div><div><div><div>
Job Accountabilities</div>
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As Underwriting Assistant in our Energy line of business, your role will involve:</div>
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<li>Assist Underwriters in reviewing insurance applications, verifying data accuracy, and assessing risk factors.</li>
<li>Prepare and process insurance policies, endorsements and renewals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.</li>
<li>Maintain an activity log that would enable the tracking of account statuses, providing timely updates that is critical for monthly management reports.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Underwriters analyse the quality and quantity of risks associated with underwritten policies.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports to assist in the decision-making process and assess loss potential, making recommendations for appropriate coverage and premium rates.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date underwriting records, including policy documentation, endorsements and related correspondence.</li>
<li>Communicate with agents, brokers and internal stakeholders to obtain missing information, clarify policy details and address inquiries or concerns.</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation of underwriting reports, summaries, and presentations to support decision-making and provide insights on underwriting performance.</li>
<li>Stay updated on industry regulations, policy changes, and market conditions that may impact underwriting decisions and processes.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including data entry, file management, and document preparation.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as claims and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient underwriting processes.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
Job Qualifications</div>
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To be successful in this role, you will need:</div>
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<li>Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Insurance principles, policies and industry practices is advantageous.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills, with ability to review and evaluate complex information accurately and efficiently.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and quality assurance.</li>
<li>Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications, including MS Office suite and Underwriting software.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.</li>
<li>Proactive and willing to learn, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div>Zurich Values</div>
</div><div><div>Collaborate Together</div><div>
Develop &amp; Grow</div><div>
Puts Customers First</div><div>
Motivational fit</div><div>
Make it Happen</div><div>
Problem Solving</div><div>
Performance</div></div></div></div><div><b>
Why Zurich</b></div><br>
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At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?</div>
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We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that&rsquo;s what makes our team so great!<br>
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.</div><br>
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<li>Location(s): ZIC DIFC, AE - Dubai</li>
<li>Remote working: Hybrid</li>
<li>Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time</li>
<li>Recruiter name: CI ME, HR Team</li>
<li>Closing Date: 14 November 2025</li></ul></div>

Underwriting Assistant - Energy

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) - UAE

<p> </p> <p><br></p> <p> <b>Senior Underwriter- Marine</b> </p> <p> <b>Make your mark in Underwriting</b> </p> <p>AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague   empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG.</p> <p> <b>How you will create an impact</b> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>To underwrite, market, sell and promote all Marine products within GCC &amp; NA</li> <li> <span>This role will be responsible for Profit and Sales for the Marine division primarily within UAE</span> </li> <li>Responsible for the profitable underwriting of new business production and renewal retention of Marine products for assigned territory developed through Brokers, Direct Clients and Business Development Managers.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>What you ll need to succeed</b> </p> <p> </p> <p>Qualifications &amp; Education:</p> <p>Bachelor s Degree. CII qualifications would be a plus</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p> <span>Prior experience in Marine Underwriting or Broking.</span> </p> <p>Training:</p> <p>No mandatory external training</p> <p>Knowledge:</p> <p>Has <span>in-depth knowledge of the Marine Insurance industry, Logistics and Global Trade</span> </p> <p>Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Power BI is a plus. </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Job Accountabilities</b> </p> <p> </p> <p>Retention and New Business Development</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and develop strong broker/client relationships</li> <li> <span>Regular in person meetings with brokers</span> </li> <li> <span>Conduct training sessions on AIG appetite and capabilities</span> </li> <li>Ensure account retention rates are maintained as per company/department norms.</li> <li>Underwrite new and renewal business to promote premium growth within</li> </ul> <p>UW authority.</p> <ul> <li>Achieve overall production goal in collaboration with the Underwriting Manager</li> <li>Provide sound underwriting decisions, exhibit flexibility, and price risks to achieve established profit goals for the company.</li> <li>Provide feedback on renewal loss ratios that exceed permissible limits.</li> </ul> <p>Identify poor performing accounts <span>and take remedial actions.</span> </p> <p>Others:</p> <p>1. Ensure adherence to all corporate Marine Underwriting Guidelines</p> <p>2. Ensure that all marine pricing tools are being used correctly and that all marine</p> <p>quotes, binders, and policies are issued in accordance with regulatory and corporate policies.</p> <p>3. Adhere to underwriting authority &amp; underwriting guidelines referenced in the AIG Marine Intranet site. Ensuring that all underwriting decisions are documented in the underwriting file.</p> <p>4. Handling of all process-oriented tasks ensuring a smooth process in place</p> <p>5. Other tasks that may be deemed necessary as per the Marine department requirements.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Communication and Working Relationships</b> </p> <p>Internal</p> <p>Collaborates with other team members and peer underwriters within Commercial Lines and Distribution</p> <p>External</p> <p>Business relationships with brokers/producers, Clients, Risk Managers, Loss adjusters</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Key Competencies</b> </p> <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>Presentations skills</li> <li>  Negotiation skills</li> <li> Insurance experience in direct markets</li> <li>  Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work</li> <li>  Sound judgement and decisiveness</li> <li>  Ability to work to tight deadlines</li> <li>  Team player</li> <li>  Customer service attitude</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><br></p><p> </p> <p> </p>

Senior Underwriter- Marine

Aston Charles Ltd

<p><strong>This is a rare opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join the Leeds branch of this specialist insurer, which is experiencing an exciting period of growth.</strong></p><p>Our client is major player in the UK insurance market, writing circa £100M GWP across a range of specialist products.</p><p>This is a varied role, where you will be involved with some fascinating risks within the Leisure sector. Duties will include, but not be limited to, answering technical queries from brokers and agreeing appropriate premiums for risks, analysing large volumes of data to understand trends and patterns, and identifying any changes that might be necessary to deliver required underwriting returns. You will also have involvement in the preparation and delivery of scheme renewals and the presentation of underwriting results. In addition, you will help to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the company's existing and potential new partner networks.</p><p>It is essential that you have some previous insurance experience, ideally within an underwriting environment (whether this is from an insurer / MGA, or on a delegated authority basis within a broker). Having said that, we will also consider Underwriters from a wider financial services underwriting background (such as Mortgage / Equity Release Underwriters). Just as importantly, you must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst displaying a high level of attention to detail. You must also be numerate and have good IT skills - particularly the ability to work with Microsoft Office products and internal systems. </p><p>You must be willing to study for professional insurance qualifications, for which study support will be offered. </p><p>You'll enjoy working in a very friendly and supportive team, which likes to celebrate its ongoing successes and achievements. </p><p>Because the company is growing so rapidly, Underwriters are able to progress with their underwriting licenses much faster than in many competing firms, and as a result, fantastic careers progression is available here.</p><p>The company offers a hybrid-working arrangement, allowing you to work from home 3 days a week, although you are of course welcome to work in the office as much as you like.</p><p>You will be rewarded with a basic salary of between £25K - £33K (Negotiable, depending on experience), plus pension, free insurance, annual bonus, and support with professional qualifications. </p><p><strong>Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts</strong></p><p>General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment</p><p><em>For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website</em></p>

Assistant Underwriter (Transition into Commercial Insurance)

Tennyson Insurance

<p>As a Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines, your role will involve:</p>
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<li>Independently assess and price medium to high complexity risks, set and negotiate terms and conditions in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines.</li>
<li>Have a reasonable level of Underwriting Authority and will seek empowerment from higher proficiency level Underwriting Management where required with a detailed rationale.</li>
<li>Have a strong understanding of how the accounts they work on fit into the broader Underwriting strategy.</li>
<li>Posses strong relationships and engage with distributors (agents brokers) during the Underwriting process, leading discussions around risk appetite and proactively seeking new business opportunities.</li>
<li>Anticipate customer needs and be able to handle and resolve the vast majority of queries from customers and brokers.</li>
<li>Support with the development of other Underwriters.</li>
<li>Should be proficient in Directors and Officers, Financial Institutions &amp; Professional Indemnity.</li>
<li>Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Negotiate solid terms &amp; conditions and where appropriate cross-sell other lines of business to increase the book of business.</li>
<li>Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.</li>
<li>Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.</li>
<li>Serve as the subject matter expert and act as the key contact for assigned target accounts.</li>
<li>Measure exposure/analyze risk, initiate product development ideas and promote services to increase penetration.</li>
<li>Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines.</li>
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Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines

Tony Alan Recruitment

<p><strong>Senior Credit Underwriter</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Based in NW6, London (office based)</strong></p><p><strong>Up to £65,000 - £80,000 per annum plus other benefits and bonus </strong></p><p>Tony Alan Recruitment currently has an exciting job opportunity for a Senior Credit Underwriter to join an established business who are consistently growing based in the North West London area on a permanent basis.</p><p>This role will be an integral part of the credit underwriting team where you will be joining a growing team with an entrepreneurial, commercial mindset and make-work attitude. You will predominantly cover the unsecured and secured business loan offerings with exposure to the asset finance and property development products.</p><p><strong>Your duties will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Assess and analyse credit loan applications for serviceability and affordability in line with the credit underwriting policy</li><li>Conduct second reviews of credit recommendations as part of the four-eye underwriting process</li><li>Accurately report findings from investigations into non-performing loans, providing feedback to the team and senior management</li><li>Play an active role in monthly credit committee meetings, articulating credit views to the wider business and executive committee</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, ensuring continuous evolution through the adoption of advanced technological solutions</li><li>Support day-to-day operations to maintain service level agreements (SLAs)</li></ul><p><strong>Key requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>4 years SME lending experience with previous signing mandate required</li><li>Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and driven to succeed</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and oral</li><li>Ability to analyse and dissect information and present results in a logical and understandable format for all stakeholders across the business</li></ul><p>If you feel that you would be suitable for this position then please apply with your CV.</p><p>REFER A FRIEND SCHEME: If you refer a candidate to us and they are placed you will be eligible for a cash reward!</p><p>Due to the high number of CV's we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.</p>

Senior Credit Underwriter (office based role)

AmTrust Financial

<div>Overview:
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Senior Underwriter &ndash; AmTrust E&amp;S Insurance Services. This underwriting position is designed for an individual with a minimum of seven (7) years of E&amp;S (excess &amp; surplus lines experience) writing medium to high hazard general liability insurance. Knowledge of ISO coverage forms. Individual account underwriting is required for hazard analysis, rating, pricing, and form selection. In addition, knowledge of industry standard company forms is required to properly underwrite risk.</div><div>
With this opportunity, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of hard to place liability risks with tougher exposures considered unique or challenging in accordance with AmTrust E&amp;S guidelines, strategy and profitability standards. The person in this position is responsible for new business development, risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and contract negotiation in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio of non-admitted primary and excess liability risks.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of renewal policy. Make sure policy characteristics are based on company pricing and underwriting guidelines. Collaborate closely with other team members, sales and management as needed to assess risks and retain business.</li><li>
Develop and maintain strong agency relationships and work closely with Underwriters, Sales, and Management to implement agency plans and share accountability in meeting territory goals.</li><li>
Provide support and coaching to the underwriting team and provide leadership on multiple products available to the team in order to quickly and effectively make risk decisions.</li><li>
Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet with agencies to support relationships as needed.</li><li>
Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and stay abreast of changes in markets.</li><li>
Other tasks, responsibilities and projects as needed.</li><li>
Keeps current with market trends and demands.</li><li>
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of Liability underwriting experience preferred; high-hazard, complex risks, or E&amp;S underwriting experience highly desired with a focus on construction, products liability, hospitality and distressed premises risks.</li><li>
BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience</li><li>
CPCU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred</li><li>
Knowledge of commercial Excess and Surplus lines risk, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite, limit management and mix of business.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of the E &amp; S external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the wholesale distribution channel.</li></ul><div><i>
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
The expected salary range for this role is $92,000 -$130,000 annually</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations</i></div>
What We Offer:
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AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical &amp; Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses &amp; children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.</div><div></div><div><br>
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.</div><div></div><div><br>
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.</div></div>

Senior Underwriter

NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE CO (P.J.S.C)

<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- We are seeking a skilled property underwriter to join our team. As a property underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating, analyzing and underwriting property insurance proposals to assess risk and determine appropriate coverage and premiums. You will work closely with brokers, BDE’s and direct clients to gather necessary U/W information, review survey reports and cladding certifications prepare quotes in line with NGI’s underwriting Guidelines and policies.</p><p><strong>Job Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Review the proposals and obtain the complete U/W information of the risk.</p><p>- Decide whether proposal is within the NGI guidelines and U/W policies.</p><p>- Prepare the quotation in a way that NGI win the business and the terms quoted are within the company’s underwriting philosophy.</p><p>- Coordinate with various branches, brokers and BDE’s to win the business quoted.</p><p>- Develop a rapport with various stakeholders (internal/external) to grow the business.</p><p>- Maintain accurate underwriting records and documentation.</p><p>- Handle enquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.</p><p>- To assist the department in any other task as and when required depending on the operational requirements</p><p>- Generation of various underwriting reports its analysis and also keep an eye on the conversions of  quotes released</p><p>- Drive the business growth.</p>

Senior Supervisor – General Insurance Underwriting (FGA)

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