Underwriting Support (French Speaking)

FRENCH SPEAKING UNDERWRITING SUPPORT (PROPERTY)

LOCATION: London

EMPLOYER: Mithras Underwriting Europe SRL - UK Branch, part of the BDB Group

SALARY: Negotiable + Benefits

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a motivated individual who shares our values and can help balance workloads while contributing to the future growth of our business. The ideal candidate will have:

• Fluency in French (both written and spoken) and a very good command of English.
• 1-2 years of experience in insurance (preferably property insurance).
• A strong administrative background.
• Quick learning abilities and a proactive attitude.

THE ROLE:

This exciting and varied role involves daily communication in French with our clients based in France. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating closely with a team of 8 (with options for homeworking).
• Administering client files efficiently and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing and assisting in compiling statistics for policy renewal analysis.
• Inputting data into internal underwriting systems accurately and timely.
• Liaising with clients in France and teammates in the UK or Belgium.
• Supporting the preparation of new business submissions and other documents.
• Monitoring the status of current and new business.
• Supporting underwriting activities as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Languages: Fluent in French and very good command of English.
• Experience: 1-2 years in insurance (ideally property insurance).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Administrative Skills: Experience in processing documents and managing files.
• Learning Ability: Capacity to learn new procedures and software systems.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in all tasks.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, patient, and diligent.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team.
• Professionalism: Experience in a professional environment.

So to sum up, if you:

• speak fluent French and very good English,
• have property insurance experience,
• are a hard-working type with attention to detail and positive outlook,
• are hungry for learning and growth in a professional services environment,
• don’t want to be just “a cog in the wheel”, but be noticed and valued,
• want to be a part of a great international company and a close-knit team,