Aviation Underwriting Assistant (FTC)

We’re working with a London Market insurer to find an Underwriting Operations Analyst to join their Transportation & Mining team, with a focus on Aviation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with underwriters and wants to develop their experience in a specialist class.

This role will suit someone detail-oriented, proactive, and keen to build their understanding of underwriting processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role

You’ll provide operational support to the underwriting team across the full policy lifecycle, including:

  • Working with slips end-to-end, including processing and endorsements
  • Encoding risks and maintaining accurate policy data within systems
  • Managing a busy mailbox, triaging and prioritising incoming queries
  • Producing weekly reports and supporting MI and data analysis
  • Liaising closely with underwriters, brokers, actuarial and operations teams
  • Investigating and resolving data or processing issues, ensuring high levels of accuracy

Skills & experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of the London Market and underwriting environment
  • Experience working with or exposure to slips, or a strong willingness to learn
  • Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage a high volume of work

Desirable

  • Experience working with aviation classes of business within the London Market