Hamilton

Underwriting Assistant, Casualty Reinsurance

Hamilton New York City Metropolitan Area

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We’re a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value.


Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 500 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.


We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.


We’re looking for an

Underwriting Assistant, Casualty Reinsurance


Reporting to the SVP, Head of Casualty Reinsurance (US), you will support the continued development of Hamilton Re’s US Casualty Reinsurance portfolio.


Hamilton Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.


What you will do


  • Receive submissions, download information and set up new business and renewal files
  • Provide admin support to underwriters through the underwriting process
  • Ensure timely logging and accuracy of all underwriting data within the underwriting and other relevant business systems
  • Assist in administration and management reporting of portfolios
  • Liaise with our finance and operations teams to process business
  • Support business development efforts
  • Contribute to system testing, ad hoc projects and research work


What you require for the role


  • Experience in a similar role; preferably within Reinsurance
  • Strong work ethic with superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Ability to work independently within a small team, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Strong time management
  • Ability to productively leverage data and technology
  • Effective communication skills
  • Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Results-oriented and growth mindset


Conduct Standards


  • You must act with integrity
  • You must act with due skill, care and diligence
  • You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and/or other regulators
  • You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
  • You must observe proper standards of market conduct
  • You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers


What you can expect from us


We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.


We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.


Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:


  • Hybrid working
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • Generous time off (including parental leave)
  • Continued support for professional development
  • Gym subsidy
  • My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)
  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Administrative and Analyst
  • Industries

    Administrative and Support Services and Insurance

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