Underwriting Assistant

About the role

The Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriting team by preparing submissions, reviewing data, and handling administrative tasks to ensure policies are issued accurately and on time. This role requires close collaboration with producers, underwriters, and other internal stakeholders while adhering to established guidelines and service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare submissions for underwriting review beyond delegated authority using the GenNext system.
• Assist underwriters in following up with producers on census data and outstanding policies.
• Review and analyse data/census submissions from producers for policy issuance and billing.
• Handle queries from producers regarding issued policies and billings.
• Perform daily administrative underwriting work, including acknowledgements, policy movements, ad‑hoc trips, and amendments.
• Endorse policies where applicable and support quotation of policies/accounts.
• Maintain department trackers and logs.
• Assist with credit control administration and ad‑hoc projects, including UAT activities for system or product enhancements.

Required profile

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in any discipline.
• BCP and PGI certifications are essential.
• 1–2 years of experience in the insurance industry (fresh graduates may also be considered).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous, self‑motivated team player.

Required skills

• MS Excel