Underwriting Data Capture Associate

Posted 26 days 13 hours ago by AXIS Capital

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. This is your opportunity to contribute to a company that values client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?
  • Ensure slip information is recorded accurately onto IRIS (Policy Administration System) to monitor premium numbers and enable analysis
  • Work collaboratively with underwriters and other teams within Global Operations
  • Ensure procedures are current, maintained and adhered to, and highlight any exceptions
What will you do in this role?
  • Underwriting data capture (new business, renewals, endorsements, declarations) within defined service levels for turnaround time and quality
  • Manage queries back to underwriting teams to successful resolution
  • Engage with underwriting teams on a regular basis to ensure work is effectively prioritised and to understand if there are any service issues which require addressing
  • Liaise with other operation team members (e.g. Credit Control, Data Quality, UW Controls teams) to assist with problem resolution
  • Ensure procedures are kept up to date in Blueworks process and procedure management tool as required
  • Involvement in projects (e.g. Iris upgrades, process changes) as required

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table. While there are specific qualifications and experiences required, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have
  • Good standard of secondary education
  • Experience of London Market Data Capture
  • Demonstrable knowledge of one or more lines of business
  • Previous experience of a Policy Administration System (ideally Iris)
What we prefer you to have
  • Thorough understanding of London Market slip structure and data
  • Previous experience of data capture into a Policy Administration System at a Lloyd's Managing Agency or equivalent at a Lloyd's Broker or other market service provider
  • Specific knowledge of one or more London Market insurance classes
  • Willingness to learn and develop a thorough understanding of the classes of business supported
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills, including ability to analyse and compare data and reports
  • MS Office skills - particularly good level of competency in MS Excel and MS Word
  • Ability to manage own workload, which has peak periods throughout the year
  • Communication - in person and virtually - willing and capable to contribute in daily team huddles and to work collaboratively with other team members on other classes, particularly in peak periods
Role Factors
  • Contribute to feedback
  • Provide support to processes where resources are needed to deal with busy periods
What we offer

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of insurance and reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.