War Underwriting Assistant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Start: ASAP

A leading specialist marine insurer is seeking a Yacht Underwriting Assistant to join its high‑performing underwriting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a calm, methodical approach to support underwriters operating in a complex and fast‑moving risk environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has completed a Yacht season or worked in Yachts, enjoys processing work, data analysis, and supporting underwriting decisions, while building deep sector knowledge within the marine and war risks space.

The Role

Working closely with the underwriting team, you will provide essential support across day‑to‑day underwriting activity, including:

• Assisting underwriters with data gathering, processing and policy administration
• Reviewing and inputting risk information with accuracy and consistency
• Supporting rating, pricing and documentation preparation
• Monitoring accounts, updating internal systems, and tracking renewals
• Producing reports and analytics to assist with underwriting decisions
• Liaising with brokers and internal stakeholders in a professional, timely manner
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory standards
• This position requires someone who remains calm under pressure, can manage detailed information efficiently, and takes pride in delivering highly accurate work.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a candidate who brings:

• Strong analytical skills and a high level of numerical accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and strong processing capability
• A calm, steady, solutions‑focused approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise complex workloads
• Confident communication skills with a professional manner
• A desire to learn and develop within marine and war risk underwriting)