Graduate Underwriting Assistant Job at Lawes Consulting Group (London)

Underwriter – Delegated Underwriting, Private Enterprise

To underwrite an International Delegated account within the Specialty Lines team...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum graduate level education
Proficient underwriting skills
Accurate and numerate
Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
Ideally European language(s) in addition to English
General commercial and financial knowledge
Experience in insurance industry

Job Responsibility

Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of International Delegated business as part of the Specialty Lines team
Structure tailor-made solutions by considering the team underwriting parameters and underwriting policy and using underwriting knowledge and experience to win new business and retain existing
Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures if necessary to ensure long term profitability at account level
Evaluate appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs, reinsurance cessions, capital exposure as well as the underwriting and general administration costs to ensure profitability, using rating models as applicable
Monitor peer underwriters in their daily work to ensure profitability as well as efficient and cost effective administration of the International account
Monitor and supervise assistants in their daily work to ensure compliance with underwriting philosophy and policy and consistency within the team and Specialty Lines
Comply with Beazley’s underwriting control standards for business written through Lloyd’s or Beazley’s internal MGAs
Develop a good working relationship with the claims managers on this class of business
Advise, assist and service clients on insurance and risk matters to ensure clients’ satisfaction
Foster positive relationships with clients to get a mutual understanding of both their and Beazley’s needs

Underwriter - Hull and War

Join Beazley as an Underwriter in our Marine Hull and War team! This is an outst...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum graduate-level education
Proven experience underwriting marine insurance

Job Responsibility

Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of Hull and War business within the Hull and War group
Structure solutions by considering team underwriting parameters and policies
Use underwriting knowledge and experience to win new business and retain existing clients
Monitor premiums, costs, and claims ratios per contract, taking corrective measures if necessary to ensure long-term profitability at the account level
Evaluate risk premiums by considering risk costs, reinsurance cessions, capital exposure, and general administration costs, using applicable rating models
Coordinate peer underwriters' activities to ensure profitability and efficient, cost-effective administration of the Hull and War account
Supervise assistants to ensure compliance with underwriting philosophy and policy, maintaining consistency within the team
Adhere to Beazley's underwriting control standards for business written through Lloyd's or Beazley's internal MGAs
Champion a collaborative relationship with the claims managers on this class of business
Produce business plans and research documents for the M&A account as needed

What we offer

Attractive base compensation and discretionary performance related annual bonus
Private medical insurance coverage for both you and your dependents
Company paid life assurance and long term disability insurance
Pension with 10% employer contribution, plus a further matched contribution up to 2.5%
25 days of annual leave (prorated for 1st calendar year of employment), plus public holidays, with the ability to flex the religious bank holidays to suit your religious beliefs, subject to approval. Additional annual leave purchase is also available up to a maximum of five additional days per year
Up to 2.5 days matched paid leave for volunteering at a charity of your choice and 5 days paid leave to provide or arrange care for a dependent with a long term care need annually
Up to £550 reimbursement towards home office setup
Free in-office lunch and monthly lifestyle allowance
Monthly travel allowance or annual season ticket
The opportunity to save for, and purchase, shares of Beazley stock

Fulltime

Business Development Trainee

Business Development Trainee role within the 2026 Graduate Development Program (...

Location

United States , Richfield, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Engage Cleveland

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Gaining proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools
Demonstrates foundational analytical skills and attention to detail
Position may require day and overnight travel (10-20%) to visit agents, brokers, or clients
Uses communication skills to build excellent customer relationships and to provide opportunities for marketing products and services

Job Responsibility

Develops skill and knowledge in conducting market research and networking to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Learns to create and execute marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media
Participates in engaging with existing and prospective new customers to build relationships to achieve the division’s targeted profit goals
Assists in creating compelling marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
Learns to monitor and analyze the performance of marketing activities and campaigns, including tracking statistics on prospect lists, hit ratios, business retention and new business production
May assist in supporting underwriting in fact gathering, underwriting, and pricing of renewals
May assist in preparing reports to analyze and develop existing business profile/mix and the quality and quantity of new business
Develops skills to promote additional coverage/programs to existing accounts and achieve premium development and retention/persistency goals
May assist with coordinating/transferring books of business and ongoing contract management

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one
PTO
paid holidays
commuter benefits
an employee stock purchase plan
education reimbursement
paid parental leave/adoption assistance
a 401(k) plan with company match

Property Risks Senior Catastrophe Analyst - Complex Risks

Provide Natural Catastrophe Expertise to assist with complex modelling such as P...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to ‘A’ Level or equivalent
Graduate with a degree from any discipline
Minimum 5 years Moody’s RMS or equivalent cat model experience
Accurate and numerate with attention to detail
Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
Motivational skills
Ability to work in a matrix management structure

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with Actuarial Pricing to Provide Natural Catastrophe output and support for Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) quotes
Provide Natural Catastrophe expertise support for maintaining appropriate tools to Price Parametric products
Create Moody’s (ex RMS) ELT output for Group wide Reporting output for Complex Risks
Collate complex accounts for monthly roll up process and monitoring of Risk appetites
Provide data to underwriters to assist in pricing and portfolio optimisation
Assist in the reporting for external stakeholders and regulatory reporting such as Lloyd’s Realistic Disaster Scenario Returns
Presentation of data to underwriters and management in an easily digestible format
Assist with ad hoc data requests
Maintain all process documentation
Interact with underwriting support functions, including data management, pricing, capital modelling, ceded reinsurance, claims, risk management and compliance

What we offer

Attractive base compensation and discretionary performance related bonus
Competitively priced medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan with 5% company match and immediate vesting
22 days PTO (prorated for 1st calendar year of employment), 11 paid holidays per year, with the ability to flex the religious bank holidays to suit your religious beliefs
Up to $700 reimbursement for home office setup
Free in-office lunch, travel reimbursement for travel to office, and monthly lifestyle allowance
Up to 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Up to 2.5 days paid annually for volunteering at a charity of your choice
Flexible working policy, trusting our employees to do what works best for them and their teams

Fulltime

Graduate Insurance Programme

Lawes Group are working with a leading global insurance organisation who have an...

Location

United Kingdom , London, Birmingham, or Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BA degree or equivalent in any subject
Strong written and spoken English
additional languages beneficial
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
High accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach under tight deadlines
Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn
demonstrates a positive “can-do” attitude
Results-driven with a strong commitment to personal and professional development
Flexibility to undertake on-the-job training, including potential placements in other offices

Job Responsibility

Assist in underwriting and processing new and renewal business in line with underwriting appetite, authority levels, and business objectives
Support efficient working practices and adherence to underwriting guidelines
Participate in meetings with brokers and internal stakeholders
Provide high-quality service to both underwriters and brokers while developing technical knowledge and broader commercial skills
Assist in producing, maintaining, and monitoring exposure reports
Ensure all policy documentation, quoting timeframes, and renewal processes meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
Work within established conduct, compliance, and peer review frameworks
Engage fully in a structured learning and development programme comprising 70% on-the-job learning and 30% off-the-job learning, including full support to achieve professional qualifications
Supporting underwriters with administrative and technical tasks
Recording, processing, and monitoring insurance risks

Fulltime

Graduate Finance Administrator

Kickstart your career as a Graduate Finance Administrator. Opportunity to join a...

Location

United Kingdom , City of London

Salary:

32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Education background in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Insurance, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Proactive, curious mindset and willingness to learn
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Job Responsibility

Processing and validating insurance data reports
Supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting
Assisting with reconciliations and data cleansing
Collaborating with underwriting, finance, and compliance teams
Using tools like Excel and Power BI to manage and analyse data

What we offer

Competitive salary + annual bonus
Exposure to Lloyd's and London Market operations
Clear career progression in a collaborative, growing team
Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

Fulltime

Development Intern

L+M offers a comprehensive summer internship program. As part of LMXD, our mixed...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

30.00 USD / Hour

L+M Development Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Pursuing a graduate college degree
Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Investment, Urban Planning, Business majors preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
An understanding of real estate finance is required

Job Responsibility

Perform financial analysis and underwriting of a project or property
Support due diligence efforts
Assist with responses to Requests for Proposals
Conduct market analysis and site visits
Assist with project management and coordination of project teams

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization

Senior Exposure Management Reporting Analyst - Regulatory Reporting

Assist the Reporting Lead in all Regulatory & internal reporting and provide eff...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to ‘A’ Level or equivalent
Graduate with a degree from any discipline
Minimum 4 years Moody’s RMS experience
Accurate and numerate with attention to detail
Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
Motivational skills
Ability to work in a matrix management structure

Job Responsibility

Co-ordinate and assist in the reporting for external stakeholders and regulatory reporting such as Lloyd’s Realistic Disaster Scenario Returns (RDS)
Manage annual Exposure Management calendar of internal & external returns
Organising Regulatory Review Committee (RRC) meetings & papers for external regulatory returns that are subject to review & sign off by the RRC
Co-ordinate and assist with Lloyd’s Europe Standard Formula Return
Co-ordinate and provide support for Lloyd’s Capital Model (LCM) and Capital Planning Group (CPG) returns
Co-ordinate and provide support for Lloyd’s ASR 251 Top 20 Risks return & Canadian B2 Regulatory Reporting
Assist with the Lloyd’s Canada Earthquake Exposure Data Form
Co-ordinate & provide support for the Lloyd’s Model Completeness Questionnaire (MCQ)
Provide support for PRA General Insurance Stress Tests (GIST)
Co-ordinate & assist with Terrorism returns such as Pool Re Annual Exposure Return & GAREAT returns

Graduate Underwriting Assistant

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

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