Underwriting Assistant

Be part of the underwriting team in charge of processing underwriting submissions for business written in our Brussels and Zurich offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate closely with underwriters, promote current standards and best practices, and actively support selected underwriting activities.
• Assist underwriters throughout the underwriting process by downloading and filing documentation, maintaining tracking sheets, conducting sanctions screenings, and ensuring compliance with internal underwriting guidelines.
• Prepare contracts for signature and manage overall contractual documentation.
• Accurately and timely enter risk and contract information into the administration system.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for conferences, client meetings, and business visits.
• Collaborate with the team of underwriting assistants to maintain consistent standards and processes and provide mutual support during periods of high workload.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Claims, Accounting, Finance, and Tools & Process Development departments to ensure efficient communication and coordination.
• Contribute to delivering excellent service to clients and brokers.

Your profile

• Previous experience in the retail or financial services industries, ideally as an underwriting support with basic knowledge of reinsurance and contract structures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and work under pressure during renewal seasons.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when handling data, documentation, and administrative processes.
• A strong willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment while also managing responsibilities independently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and process-oriented approach to work.
• Proactive and reliable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered an asset.
• A strong interest in potential carer development within Ageas Re, building on the base gained as an UW assistant

We offer

• A dynamic, multicultural working environment.
• An interesting and extensive salary package.
• A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions.
• A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments.
• An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform.

Interested?

Please apply online