Underwriting Assistant Marine (m/f/d) in Hamburg

To strengthen our team, we are looking for support at the earliest possible date for our German branch based in Cologne or Hamburg:

Underwriting Assistant Marine (m/f/d)

Main tasks

Underwriting Support:

• Assist Underwriters with new business, renewals, endorsements and policy amendments.
• Prepare underwriting documentation, quotations and policy records.
• Maintain underwriting systems and ensure accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Liaise with brokers to obtain outstanding information and support efficient processing of business.
• Support underwriting and exposure analysis through data gathering and quality control.
• Produce underwriting reports, management information and portfolio analysis.
• Ensure underwriting files comply with regulatory, audit and internal governance requirements.
• Monitor key underwriting performance metrics and support portfolio reviews.

Broker & Client Service:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to broker enquiries and provide a high standard of service.
• Help ensure a positive and professional broker experience throughout the underwriting process.

Data Analysis & Portfolio Monitoring:

• Analyse underwriting, premium and claims data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Produce regular management information and portfolio performance reports.
• Support exposure analysis and portfolio management initiatives.
• Assist with data quality reviews and reporting improvements.
• Help maintain portfolio dashboards and management information tools.

Team Collaboration & Operational Support:

• Support daily underwriting operations and administrative activities.
• Work closely with underwriting, claims, finance and operations teams.
• Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and process development activities.

Personal Development:

• Continue developing technical insurance and underwriting knowledge.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as required.
• Progress towards professional qualifications where appropriate.
• Support the development and training of colleagues when required.

Your profile - Professional experience/ personality/ languages/software

Essential:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative and data management capabilities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within insurance, underwriting support or broker operations.
• Experience working with policy administration or underwriting systems.
• Knowledge of marine, cargo or specialty insurance.
• Experience producing management information or portfolio reporting.
• Progress towards, or willingness to undertake, professional insurance qualifications.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience within insurance, underwriting support, broker operations or policy administration would be advantageous.
• Confident working with large volumes of data and maintaining data accuracy.
• Experience in marine, specialty or commercial insurance is beneficial but not essential.
• German and English language skills would be advantageous given the scope of the role.

Why MSIG Specialty Marine

MSIG Specialty Marine is part of the global MS&AD Group, one of the top 10 insurers worldwide, with over 300 years of experience.

We offer you:

• An international working environment
• Clear development and career opportunities
• Practical training and onboarding from experienced colleagues
• Structured development towards a career in underwriting

Let's find out together if we are the#perfectmatch! #msigspecialitymarine #joinourteam

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