Underwriting Assistant, Media
The media and entertainment industry is among the fastest-evolving sectors globally and we have an exciting new opportunity for someone keen to develop their underwriting career to join the CFC team.
Our Media team is at the cutting edge of this market and are recognised as being a highly specialised and expert team of underwriters. From podcasts to influencer marketing agencies – we understand how quickly the risks facing these emerging content creators and service providers can change and pride ourselves on our adaptability and exceptional service ethic. We consider submissions for media businesses globally and offer a cross-class package policy solution including E&O, Cyber, Public & Products Liability and Employers Liability
Our Media team is at the cutting edge of this market and are recognised as being a highly specialised and expert team of underwriters. From podcasts to influencer marketing agencies – we understand how quickly the risks facing these emerging content creators and service providers can change and pride ourselves on our adaptability and exceptional service ethic. We consider submissions for media businesses globally and offer a cross-class package policy solution including E&O, Cyber, Public & Products Liability and Employers Liability
As an Underwriting Assistant, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of CFC’s workflow processes and systems as well gaining exposure to insurance. A role as UA provides a great foundation for a career at CFC, with a number of our underwriters and underwriting team leaders starting their careers here!
About the role
Day to day responsibilities will see you:
- Providing excellent administrative support to underwriting teams to ensure CFC can adhere to target turnaround times for our brokers and insureds;
- Managing the underwriting central inboxes and logging new and renewal submissions on CFC’s internal underwriting system;
- Preparing various activity reports and spreadsheets as directed;
- Administering the department diary, including chasing outstanding items such as subjectivities and renewal business;
- Answering incoming calls and fielding queries as appropriate;
- General ad-hoc administrative duties as required
About you
We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen interest in a career in Insurance, who want to learn and develop in an exciting and evolving line of business. You will have:
- Impeccable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines and turnaround times;
- Resilient and able to operate effectively and accurately under pressure
- Excellent level of attention to detail including accurate written and numeracy skills
- Good communications skills both written and verbal
- Above all you’re a team player!
Given the emerging nature of our class of insurance, a successful candidate will have an interest in Media and staying on top of current affairs within the relevant industry.
Core Values
Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
About CFC
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.
Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 950 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.
At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.
CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
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