At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive efficiencies in underwriting processes and collaborate on innovative projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at CFC, a leader in the insurance industry.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with no two days the same!
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving operational processes and supporting underwriters.
- Qualifications: Experience in underwriting or insurance operations with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We have an exciting new opportunity for someone from an Underwriting background to join CFC’s operations team, a team that is a cornerstone in driving change and scaling the business in line with our ambitious growth trajectory. We focus on driving efficiencies and best practices throughout the underwriting processes, challenge how the business operates today and work at setting up CFC for additional growth. The team also manages external vendor relationships, our underwriting support function and much more. We work with numerous teams across the business on a variety of projects and initiatives. No two days are the same!
This role will work closely with other members of the operations team as well as underwriters, IT and other stakeholders across the business. You will develop and onboard new operational processes and efficiencies and represent underwriters’ interests when working on projects. You will ensure efficiency and best practice is aligned and implemented across the function. A big part of the role will be working as a liaison between underwriting team leaders and IT to ensure the underwriting systems have been set up for maximum efficiency and quality.
- Documenting and creating operational process flows for various teams across the business.
- Generating ideas and strategies for technology, people and process improvements; collaborating with relevant teams along the way.
- Presenting solutions to the Underwriting Operations Specialist Manager and making joint decisions on the best strategies to advance projects to completion.
- Report writing and business case development to go to senior management for proposed strategies, including the use of cost/benefit models and the analysis of underwriting data to identify the benefits and track the value of proposed projects and initiatives.
- Working with underwriters to understand their challenges, generating solutions and working with various teams across the business to enact the solution.
- Working with the compliance and products teams to understand new requirements of underwriters, working with various teams to put new processes in place.
We’re looking for driven, self-starters with a strong work ethic. You will have a strong understanding of the insurance industry and end-to-end policy lifecycle, either from experience as an underwriter or broker or experience in insurance operations, focusing on projects and efficiencies. You have strong time management skills and are able to multi-task and handle numerous projects at once of varying sizes and complexities. You have strong organizational and stakeholder management skills and are able to set and meet deadlines.
Underwriting Operations Specialist - 12 month FTC in London employer: CFC Underwriting
CFC is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and innovation within our operations team. Our commitment to driving efficiencies and best practices ensures that every day presents new challenges and rewards, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.
