Underwriting Assistant

Fusion Specialty Group is a leading global M&A and specialty lines insurance MGA, founded in Australia in 2018.

Backed by a panel of A-rated insurers and Lloyd’s of London, Fusion provides Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), Representations & Warranties (R&W), tax liability, and contingent risk insurance – serving private equity, corporates, business owners, and their advisors across transactions of all sizes in more than 30 countries.

For SME and mid-market deals, Fusion’s Mio® product delivers a fast, streamlined transaction liability solution, currently available in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, with further markets launching soon.

Fusion operates dedicated underwriting hubs in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, Germany, Canada and the USA – the only M&A insurance MGA with a local presence in every major global M&A market.

Underpinning Fusion’s global licenced platforms is Clarity, Fusion’s proprietary connected technology platform

Joining Fusion means becoming part of an ambitious, international business, working across global markets.

We offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriting professionals in a collaborative environment where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

We offer

• Excellent salary, bonuses, and annual remuneration reviews
• 5 weeks paid holiday leave (plus public holidays on top!)
• Medical insurance benefits, life insurance, and travel insurance
• Supportive workplace culture, career growth, and development opportunities

The Role

As our London team continues to grow, we are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative Underwriting Assistant.

Y ou will play a key role in supporting our Underwriting team and help deliver an exceptional experience for our brokers and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within warranty and indemnity specialty insurance; the role provides unique exposure to mergers and acquisitions activity across a broad range of sectors and jurisdictions.

Working closely with experienced underwriters and market-leading brokers, the successful candidate will gain valuable insight into transactional risk insurance and develop a deep understanding of corporate transactions, due diligence processes and specialty underwriting

Key Responsibilities

• Review, respond and execute to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), liaising with brokers to ensure efficient turnaround times.
• Manage the underwriting group inbox, ensuring new submissions are reviewed, allocated and responded to promptly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, providing a professional and responsive point of contact throughout the underwriting process.
• Prepare first draft underwriting documentation, policy documentation and related correspondence for review by the underwriting team.
• Assist underwriters in reviewing transaction documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, due diligence reports and disclosure materials.
• Support the underwriting process by coordinating information requests and monitoring transaction timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in broker meetings, calls and business development activities where appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of submissions and prepare transaction summaries for underwriting consideration.
• Maintain accurate records across internal underwriting systems and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless underwriting process.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and operational initiatives as the business continues to grow.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

You will ideally have

• Previous experience within law, insurance, financial services or a professional services environment (underwriting support experience would be advantageous but not necessary).
• An interest in mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions and specialty insurance
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to take ownership of tasks, whilst being comfortable working to tight deadlines in a transactional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence building relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and develop within a growing business.
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