Underwriting – Technical Assistant (temporary)
26.05.2025
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Arch Reinsurance Europe, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., a leading insurance and reinsurance company. Arch Reinsurance Europe writes out of Zurich: P&C, Agricultural Risks Worldwide, Credit and Surety Worldwide, P&C Asia, Life Asia, and Facultative Property Europe. We invite applications for the position of:
Underwriting – Technical Assistant (temporary)
Period: as soon as possible – End of February 2026
Arch Reinsurance Europe is seeking a Technical Assistant in underwriting to join the P&C team in Zurich, reporting to the Underwriting Operations Manager. The role involves providing administrative and analytical support to the company’s platforms in London and Zurich. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and numerical skills, high computer literacy, and excellent attention to detail. The candidate should be self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of managing and prioritizing a broad range of tasks independently or as part of a team. Interaction with claims, accounting, actuarial, and other underwriting teams and management in Zurich is expected. The role offers exposure to a broad range of products and business classes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Preparation and management of underwriting files
* Control and tracking of documentation
* Submission tracking
* Preparation of portfolio analysis
* Ad hoc portfolio reporting and account analysis
* Support in agreement of special acceptances and endorsements
* Data entry in underwriting and accounting systems
* Checking and validating contracts
* Interaction with the accounting department
* Reviewing and analyzing processes, procedures, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
Requirements:
* Business administration education/degree and preferably some work experience in financial services, ideally in reinsurance or insurance
* Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, French, or German) are a plus
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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