Britannia P&I Club Hiring! Full Time Underwriting Assistant in - Ricebowl

About the Role

Britannia has an excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to provide operational and technical support to Britannia’s Underwriting Team. This role will enable you to put your excellent communication skills to use, as you interact with colleagues across the Company, as well as with brokers and members. We are looking for someone proficient with data, possesses good organisational and analytical skills, and able to demonstrate a good understanding of financial concepts.

We offer you work-life balance, a friendly and supportive work environment, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Our office is conveniently located at Raffles Place.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include the following:

Operational Support

• Assist underwriters in the preparation, processing and issuance of P&I insurance quotes, endorsements, certificates and policy documentation in conjunction with the Underwriting Processing team.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry in the underwriting IT systems and databases.

Member and Broker Liaison

• Act as a point of contact for brokers, Members and internal departments regarding underwriting information, documentation and policy status
• Coordinate with Members and brokers to gather necessary information for underwriting evaluation

Risk Assessment Support

• Assist in gathering and reviewing relevant risk information, including vessel data, loss records, Member and broker due diligence to support underwriting decisions.
• Conduct preliminary analysis and research on risks under the supervision of underwriters

Compliance and Procedures

• Ensure adherence to internal underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements and company policies
• Support the underwriting team in compliance related tasks as required

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely production of documentation
• Prepare reports, summaries and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and follow up on pending items such as premium payments, mid-term requests, cancellation requests, documentation and renewals.

The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may be subject to change.

About You

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum 3 years marine insurance experience in underwriting support capacity gained from within an international P&I Club, legal firm, ship owners or ships agents.
• Also open to candidates with brokering or insurance experience within the maritime industry.
• Degree holder or equivalent (preferably in a maritime-related subject).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate and familiar with all MS Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Intermediate level for Microsoft Excel (proficient in Vlookup and pivot tables)
• Knowledge of insurance software is desirable e.g. BPMS System equivalent

Competencies

• Accurate / detail orientated – ability to work accurately with detailed information and work to deadlines and/or key milestones
• Judgement – collates the required information, involves the appropriate people to ensure the best decisions are made and subsequently implemented
• Communication – ability to quickly assimilate information, establish key issues and to express them effectively and succinctly in writing and verbally
• Organised and methodical – ability to organise and produce work of a high standard under time pressure
• Customer-focused – proactive and recognises the needs of external/internal customers and consistently delivers

About Us

Tindall Riley manages three insurance businesses. The Britannia Group (Britannia P&I), a mutual club that provides protection and indemnity (‘P&I’) insurance and freight, demurrage and defence (‘FD&D’) cover to shipowners and charterers around the world. The Griffin Insurance Association Limited (Griffin), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to broking firms and MGAs around the world. The Wren Insurance Association Limited (Wren), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to architectural practices operating in the UK and overseas. Today, we employ over 300 people globally across 9 offices and have a shared commitment to providing exceptional insurance services for our Members worldwide.

At Tindall Riley, our culture is defined by our core values:

• We think mutual: Our primary focus is serving our member’s needs and we are committed to providing the best service.
• We are one team: We collaborate across associations, teams, and geographies to deliver on our shared mission.
• We take ownership: We each contribute with pride, initiative, and accountability—bringing energy and focus to our work.
• We communicate respectfully: We listen, share openly, and value diverse views, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
• We embrace the future: We’re open minded, adaptive to change, and curious about new technologies and ways of working.

We can offer you a competitive salary and a varied benefits package. We have a hybrid working policy, three days from the office and two days from home. We are proud of our friendly workplace culture, where we offer ample opportunities to socialise and connect with each other.

We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Tindall Riley.

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