Sub-Delegation Underwriting Assistant

The Role

The Underwriting Assistant role for Portfolio Solutions primarily supports the on-boarding and regular processing of written and signed bordereaux associated with programs written via sub-delegation.  In these scenarios, Canopius Managing Agents delegates authority to sub-coverholders and delegated claims administrators (Third Party Administrators, e.g. TPA’s) through its US-based service company, Canopius Underwriting Agency, Inc.  The role will focus on working closely with sub-coverholders and delegated claims administrators to ensure that bordereaux are provided on a timely basis and to ensure that funds are received consistent with the total amount of the signed bordereaux.

Responsibilities

New program on-boarding

• Set up binder in Subscribe (Canopius Syndicate 4444 accounting system).

• Send booking instructions to WNS (outsource partner).

• Review WNS Subscribe entries (in Subscribe).

• Other support as needed during the due diligence and on-boarding process.

Risk/Written bordereaux 

• Receive risk/written bordereaux from MGA(s) and send to the Operations team in the UK responsible for processing in Intrali (bordereau management system utilized for S4444 coverholder/sub-coverholder programs).

• Work with the MGA to resolve any data/reporting issues surfaced during ingestion.

Signed bordereaux

• Ensure timely receipt of signed bordereaux from MGA(s).

• Ensure timely receipt of funds from the MGA(s).

• Process paid bordereaux values into Subscribe (sub-totalled by risk code, territory, settlement currency, etc.).

• Send the signed bordereaux to CBS (Canopius internal broker responsible for processing to Lloyd’s via Xchanging).

• Work with US Finance to remit the funds to CBS.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work under pressure as part of a small team and self-motivated to work independently.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality/accuracy.

• Ability to work and learn with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.

• Prior insurance exposure required.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

About Us

Our benefits
We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory 401k, discretionary bonus, insurances including medical, dental and vision cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
About Canopius
Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
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