Matthew Sims
Hornchurch,Essex
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Underwriter within the London market, specializing in Construction (CAR) insurance. With over a year of underwriting authority experience, I have demonstrated expertise in underwriting, data management, and broker relations. I possess a strong track record of efficiently processing new business, renewals, and endorsements while maintaining compliance and meeting deadlines. My proficiency in core systems and ability to build and maintain relationships with underwriters and brokers have been key to my success. Eager to progress within the field, I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to a dynamic team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant underwriter
QBE UK Ltd
City of London, City of London
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted underwriters in underwriting and placing major risk policies.
- Underwrote new business and renewals within agreed authority levels.
- Underwrote project policies with underwriter referral.
- Serve as the primary underwriter for smaller premium wholesale business within the team.
- Conducted various data returns throughout the year, including Pool Re terror returns and reinsurance RMS.
- Provided service to brokers via email, meetings, and telephone.
- Attended the Lloyds box to support both underwriters and brokers.
- Stamped and signed endorsements via PPL and offline within authority limits.
- Acted as a referral point for staff handling DUA at various regional companies.
- Organised regular broker social events to build and maintain relationships.
Senior underwriting assistant
QBE UK Ltd
City of London, City of London
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Processed new business, renewals, and project policies, ensuring compliance and meeting deadlines.
- Managed high volumes of endorsements efficiently.
- Built relationships with underwriters and brokers, assisting at Lloyds when needed.
- Liaised with various teams to resolve queries.
- Developed and delivered training for new starters on CAR processing.
- Maintained a query rate under 10% by bridging learning gaps.
- Ran regular reports for underwriting team meetings.
- Handled large annual and quarterly data returns.
- Maintained system data for large DUA accounts.
Fleet Technician (2 years as apprentice 2017-2019)
Direct Commercial Ltd
Chelmsford, Essex
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Updated internal system records and maintained spreadsheets.
- Processed new business and renewals.
- Updated the MID and communicated with brokers via email and phone.
- Produced and issued policy documentation at mid-term, new business, and renewal stages.
- Checked indemnity on claims not on schedules.
- Issued 7-day cancellation letters.
- Acted as a referral point and mentor for new apprentices.
- Handled driver referrals from brokers.
Education
CERT CII - Insurance
Chartered Institute of Insurance
City of London 01.2020 - 01.2021
A-Levels - - X3 A-Levels in History, Geography & Sociology
Havering Sixth Form College
Hornchurch, Havering 09.2016 - 07.2018
GCSEs - X11 GCSE’S Achieved A*- C including Maths & English
Sanders Draper Secondary School
Hornchurch, Havering 09.2010 - 06.2015
Skills
- Underwriting : Proficient in underwriting new business, renewals, and project policies within authority levels
- Data Management: Skilled in conducting data returns, maintaining system records, and running spreadsheets
- Broker Relations: Experienced in providing service to brokers via email, meetings, and telephone, and organizing broker social events
- Policy Administration: Capable of producing and issuing policy documentation, processing mid-term adjustments, and managing entire policies independently
- System Proficiency: Proficient in using core systems such as PEGA, Rulebook, ODM, Lloyds/Companies Iris, and Genius
- Training and Mentoring: Experienced in mentoring and training new apprentices, and developing training programs
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensured compliance with deadlines and maintained a low query rate through effective processes
Timeline
Assistant underwriter
QBE UK Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Senior underwriting assistant
QBE UK Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
CERT CII - Insurance
Chartered Institute of Insurance
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fleet Technician (2 years as apprentice 2017-2019)
Direct Commercial Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2021
A-Levels - - X3 A-Levels in History, Geography & Sociology
Havering Sixth Form College
09.2016 - 07.2018
GCSEs - X11 GCSE’S Achieved A*- C including Maths & English
Sanders Draper Secondary School
09.2010 - 06.2015
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