The Opportunity:

At Carbon, we’re delegating differently by combining our strong insurance expertise with cutting edge technology. As we rapidly scale globally, and continue to advance Graphene, our proprietary owned data ecosystem, we remain guided by our core pillars of People, Partnerships and Innovation. If you want to join an exciting business powered by the latest technology, and are energised by collaboration, big ideas and making a meaningful impact to our partners, then this role is for you:  Underwriting Assistant – Specialty.

About Us:

Founded in 2018, Carbon’s mission is to transform delegated underwriting and raise the standard for the industry. Our open underwriting model connects data, insight and people to enable stronger decisions and more dynamic portfolio management, bringing greater transparency, clarity and confidence to our partners and to the way the whole market works.

We’re proud to have been recognised by The Sunday Times as a Best Place to Work in both 2024 and 2025, reflecting our warm, inclusive culture and our energetic, entrepreneurial spirit. Our friendly, modern offices foster creativity and connection, while our partnership with Google Cloud, where we are celebrated as a success story, demonstrates our commitment to innovation and technology at the highest level.

At Carbon, our values shape who we are every day: Win as one, Keep spirits high, Blaze a trail, Speak up, listen up. If you’re looking to join a modern team with bold ambitions and real momentum, we’d love to meet you.

Location:  5th Floor, 9A Devonshire Square. London. EC2M 4YN
Start date:  Immediate
Role type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

The Role:
·         To carry out administrative tasks as required to support the underwriting team.

·         Attend and organise key client meetings, including responsibility for agenda circulation, minutes and preparatory analysis.

·         Maintain records of pipeline submissions and ensure this is kept up to date.

·         Take responsibility for filing special acceptance submissions and collating and maintaining relevant logs.

·         Assisting underwriters in the pre-bind underwriting process for new business and renewals. Inputting and monitoring workflows in Monday.com and ensuring tasks are completed by the underwriting team members.

·         Assisting in the day-to-day operation of delegated authority contracts, including review of slips and endorsements.

·         Assisting underwriters with the production of management information, including statistical analysis and production of reports for monthly management meetings, product oversight groups and other committees as necessary.

·         To take on the responsibility of operating and monitoring premium income.  

·         Collate all relevant information required for any internal/external audits.

·         Maintain a high level of professionalism and prompt service when dealing with key stakeholders, including coverholders and brokers

 Your Skills and Experience:

·         Delegated Authority experience essential

·         Prior relevant work experience and understanding of the insurance industry required

·         Keen interest and curiosity of data; able to interpret information and identify trends and patterns

·         Advanced numeric and analytical skills.

·         Expert knowledge of MS Excel, ability to design complex formulae and pivot tables

·         Strong administration and data entry skills.

·         Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines and effectively prioritise.

·         Confident to manage upwards and ensure team members are completing their required actions!

·         Ability to work independently using their own initiative and also well as part of a team.