Underwriting Technician

TT Club - Underwriting Technician

Department: TT (Europe/Americas/Aspec)

Function: Underwriting

Role: Underwriting Technician

Reports to: Portfolio Underwriter

Overall Objective of Role:

To support underwriters with technical and administrative back-up, in order that they may deliver a quick and accurate service. To be involved with team underwriting over time as led by the Senior Underwriter.

Main responsibilities:

• Be responsible for generating all regular underwriting documentation, including preparation of on-line policies and cover confirmations and ensure all underwriting administration is performed quickly, accurately, and issued within Contract Certainty guidelines.
• Field broker enquiries liaising with the team underwriters.
• Maintain accurate data on all Underwriting Systems.
• Manage renewal process and detachment process.
• Manage file administration.
• Have an awareness of the regulatory framework in which the Club operates and the importance of following procedures and maintaining good records.
• Be able to navigate the Club’s website.
• Take responsibility for ensuring underwriting procedures are followed and check work once it has been completed and before it is sent to the Underwriter for sign off.
• Assist audits as required.
• Assist Member/broker ‘service’ visits and social functions as required.
• Take responsibility for team issues such as lunch time and holiday cover, assist on the work front when there are absences, co-ordinate absence and generally assist with the efficient running of the team.
• Be available to train and mentor new staff, as required and agreed in advance.
• Have the ability to attain or existing knowledge of Underwriting Processes. Coupled with understanding of Underwriting Guidelines and Reinsurance programme. General awareness of the club; products offered, business structure and key objectives.
• Review MI data and exception reports to ensure all underwriting administration is performed quickly and accurately.
• Credit control coordination duties.
• Ensure all underwriting systems are used properly and consistently.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrate understanding of TT Club’s cover wordings, AT&C library and institute cargo clauses.
• Excellent IT skills – both bespoke systems and Microsoft and particularly excel.
• Excellent communication skills with customer service focus.
• Analytical mind-set and critical thinking.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable with ability to work under pressure.
• A team worker but also able to work on own initiative.
• Prioritisation and time management competencies.
• Awareness of current regulatory environment/compliance issues.
• Experience with Oceanwide certificate software

Thomas Miller is committed to considering candidates from a broad array of diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to our industry sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to make a transition or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to hear from you. If you believe that you could succeed in this role, even if you may not meet all of the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply.

We welcome applications from all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or selection process, please contact us at recruitment@thomasmiller.com.