Underwriting Associate ART (Hybrid - 80-100%)

Join our dynamic team as an Underwriting Associate and play an important role in supporting our Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) business. You'll contribute to the efficient processing of insurance contracts, maintain accurate documentation, and support the delivery of high-quality service to our corporate clients, brokers, and underwriting teams. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in insurance operations while working in a collaborative and international environment. 

About the Role 

As an Underwriting Associate in our ART business, you will support the handling of non-standard insurance contracts and operational processes. Working closely with underwriters, underwriting analysts, brokers, and other stakeholders, you will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of contract documentation and maintain high standards of data quality and service delivery. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the processing and administration of non-standard insurance contracts for corporate customers 

• Prepare, review, and maintain policy and contract documentation according to established procedures 

• Accurately enter and update underwriting data in relevant systems and databases 

• Coordinate and follow up on documentation requests with underwriters, brokers, and clients 

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of operational records and contract details 

• Support the issuance, filing, and management of policy documentation 

• Assist with routine reporting and data collection activities 

• Respond to internal and external operational queries in a timely and professional manner 

• Adhere to operational procedures, service standards, and compliance requirements 

• Support team initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer service 

About the Team 

You'll be joining the Global Business Services team responsible for Underwriting Operations. The team supports our Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) business globally in the handling of non-standard insurance contracts for our corporate customers and their brokers. The team's work contributes to operational efficiency, data accuracy, service quality, and the overall effectiveness of the underwriting process. 

About You 

You're an organized and dependable professional who enjoys working with details and delivering high-quality work. You are eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and take pride in providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable managing multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 

• Experience in policy administration or operations from the insurance field 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 

• Good organizational and time management skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

These are additional nice-to-haves: 

• Familiarity with contract documentation and data management processes 

• Experience working with operational systems or databases 

• Understanding of corporate insurance products and terminology 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop expertise in Alternative Risk Transfer and insurance operations 

• Exposure to a global business and international stakeholders 

• Collaborative and supportive team environment 

• Professional development and learning opportunities 

• Hybrid working model with flexibility and office collaboration #LI-Hybrid

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

For Folkestone the annual base salary range for this position is between GBP 24 000 and GBP 36 000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:  

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, 

• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. 

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract. 

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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