ASSISTANT UNDERWRITER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Underwriting Assistant possesses in-depth knowledge of Professional Indemnity Insurance and is well-versed in the nuances of local market conditions, adhering to legal and regulatory standards. This role is expert in utilizing underwriting systems and relevant software such as Excel, demonstrating strong numeracy and literacy. Furthermore, the position combines excellent interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail, underpinned by significant experience in the insurance sector and robust communication capabilities.
Summary of Assistant Underwriter Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Finance with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in underwriting in a commercial SME package environment
- Knowledge of Property and Casualty lines of business
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues
- Experience working with digital trading platforms
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Ability to understand problems and issues quickly
- Have a positive “can do” attitude
- Be calm, rational, and methodical approach
2. BS in Actuarial Science with 5 years of Experience
- Working experience as an Underwriter or Broker
- Working Knowledge of Cyber and Technology products
- Able to operate independently with little direction or guidance, and prioritize
- Self-reliance, use of initiative – a “self-starter”
- Strong team working approach
- Verbal, written, and professional presence
- Ability to communicate at all levels with good negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills, including good documentation skills, excellent communication skills
- Have skills in time management, relationship building
- Have the ability to analytical thinking
3. BS in Actuarial Science with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in the insurance industry
- Experience in Political Risk and Trade Credit Insurance
- Experience in client service and administrative
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to manage own time, meet deadlines, and prioritize work
- Attention to detail, self-starter, self-motivated, detail orientated
- Must be accurate and numerate, accuracy
- Be outcome-focused, customer focus, and achievement orientation
- Be flexible, enthusiastic, and initiative
4. BS in Accounting with 3 years of Experience
- Understanding of the Technology segment
- Prior experience in an underwriting-related role and administrative
- Understanding of business objectives and the market in which we operate
- Ability to plan and organize own role effectively
- Must have mathematical and statistical ability
- A practical understanding and analysis of risk, pricing, contract wording, and claims
- Ability to promote own profile and CNA Hardy to brokers and clients
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effective communication and rapport-building skills
- Ability to be assertive, and intellectual curiosity
5. BA in Business Administration with 6 years of Experience
- Understanding of Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Understanding of relevant local market conditions
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Be proficient in the knowledge and use of underwriting systems, processes, and procedure
- Proficient in relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packages
- A high level of numeracy and literacy skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good attention to detail and be self-motivated
- Experience gained within the insurance industry
- Verbal, written communication, and organization skills.
6. BS in Actuarial Science with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of general insurance and underlying legal principles and practices
- Knowledge of underwriting and servicing accounts
- Must hold a level of delegated underwriting authority
- Experience in client renewals and seeing business opportunities.
- Strong communication and social skills with clients and colleagues
- Must have a high level of numeracy and literacy.
- Being analytical, having a problem-solving approach coupled with initiative, and a dedicated attitude
- Being motivated, ambitious, and compassionate
- Ability to use appropriate systems at the technical level
- Must have ACII qualified or progress towards this
7. BS in Finance with 2 years of Experience
- Demonstrable experience in professional lines
- Knowledge of all relevant regulatory and legal requirements applicable to the position
- The ability to work, both, as part of a team and independently
- A set of interpersonal skills to work with clients by phone or correspondence
- A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy
- A deep understanding of what good customer service involves
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- A proactive approach and strong work ethic
- Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize efficiently
- Drive and ambition to develop and progress
8. BS in Accounting with 5 years of Experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of almost all insurance lines
- Experience working in the insurance industry
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Demonstrated teamwork and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for delivering outcomes
- Critical thinking and an analytical mind
- Strong communication skills, good negotiation skills
- Have the ability to express ideas clearly
- Numerical aptitude, and customer-focused
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)