Undewriting Operations Assistant

Hamilton•Richmond, VA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an Underwriting Operations Assistant Reporting to the Operations Manager, Hamilton Americas, the successful candidate will join Hamilton’s growing managing general agency. You will support the Operations team to ensure that all operational objectives and processes of our regional underwriting platform are met. Preferably working a hybrid schedule based in Richmond, VA, but we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates. Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd's Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US. In good company. Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world. Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with. What you can expect from us At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More. Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to quickly learn new software & systems
Strong Multi-Tasking skills
Good customer service and work ethic
Problem Solving Abilities
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication Skills
Results-oriented and growth mindset
Collaborative spirit

Responsibilities

Liaise with our underwriting teams to enter business into our underwriting system by following agreed guidelines - including but not limited to entering policy details for new transactions, renewals, premium & non-bearing premium endorsement transactions
Responsible for generating and issuing accurate policy documentation (binders, policies and mid-term endorsements) based on guidelines required by Compliance, Lloyds’ agreements, and Internal Audit
Assist in generating and sending invoices to brokers on bound policies
Set up and maintain comprehensive electronic policy files
Liaise with underwriting and our software vendor to maintain and update the forms library for each product
Provide support to the Operations Manager, Hamilton Americas and other stakeholders as required
Act in accordance with all applicable supervisory bodies, principals, rules and regulations
Conduct Standards You must act with integrity You must act with due skill, care and diligence You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly You must observe proper standards of market conduct You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers