Underwriting Assistant

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Zurich Insurance Full time

Job Summary

  • Zurich is one of the world's leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. With around 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 215 countries and territories, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.
    Job Accountabilities

As Underwriting Assistant, your role will involve:

  • Prepare and process insurance policies, endorsements, and renewals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Collaborate with underwriters to analyze and assess underwriting risks, making recommendations for appropriate coverage and premium rates.
  • Maintain accurate and uptodate underwriting records, including policy documentation, endorsements, and related correspondence.
  • Communicate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to obtain missing information, clarify policy details, and address inquiries or concerns.
  • Assist in the preparation of underwriting reports, summaries, and presentations to support decisionmaking and provide insights on underwriting performance.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations, policy changes, and market conditions that may impact underwriting decisions and processes.
  • Provide administrative support to the underwriting team, including data entry, file management, and document preparation.
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, such as claims and finance, to ensure smooth and efficient underwriting processes.

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Knowledge of insurance principles, policies, and industry practices is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review and evaluate complex information accurately and efficiently.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proactive and willing to learn, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that's what makes our team so great

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

  • Location(s): AE
  • Dubai
  • Remote working: No
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Recruiter name: Leigh Jeremy Jaye Santander


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