Underwriting Assistant - Professional Lines in London - Harrison Holgate

Underwriting Assistant - Professional Lines

Location: London (Lloyd's Market)
Salary: Up to £35,000
Job Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Underwriting Assistant to join a growing Professional Lines team within a well-established Lloyd's market syndicate. This position has been created due to team expansion and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within underwriting.

You will support two experienced Underwriters who have recently established and continue to grow their Professional Lines portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the underwriting function while gaining valuable exposure to the Lloyd's market and client interactions.

The Role

Provide day-to-day administrative and underwriting support to the Professional Lines team

Assist with policy documentation, data entry, and file maintenance

Support the underwriting process from submission through to binding

Maintain accurate records and ensure systems are updated accordingly

Liaise with brokers and internal stakeholders where required

Assist with reporting and general team coordination

Attend and observe client and broker meetings as experience develops

This role offers strong learning opportunities, with progression into more client-facing responsibilities as knowledge and experience grow.

About You

Previous insurance experience is desirable but not essential

Strong graduates with relevant work experience and a genuine interest in insurance are encouraged to apply

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn

Strong communication skills and a professional approach

Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

What's on Offer

Salary up to £35,000

Permanent opportunity within a growing underwriting team

Direct mentorship from experienced Lloyd's market Underwriters

Excellent exposure to Professional Lines business

Clear opportunity for development and career progression

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within underwriting and gain hands-on experience within a collaborative and supportive team environment.