Contract Wordings Assistant

City, London
Avencia Consulting Services

About us

Avencia Consulting are partnered with a leading Specialty Insurer who are looking to hire a Contract Wordings Assistant to join their London team!

The role

Reporting to Contract Wordings Manager, a member of the Contract Wordings Team.

This is an exciting entry level opportunity for a motivated individual seeking to build a long-term career in the specialist field of insurance contract wordings. You will join a high performing team operating in both the Lloyd’s and Company markets. With close one-to-one mentoring provided by the Head of Wordings, Contract Wordings Manager and other senior team members, you’ll be supported as you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a valued technical expert.

This role is about potential and enthusiasm, not prior experience.

Key accountabilities

(Responsibilities will grow progressively as your training develops)

• Shadow and support members of the Contract Wordings team in daily activities
• Learn how insurance contracts are structured and the basics of contract wordings
• Assist with the organisation and tracking of contract documentation
• Attend internal meetings with underwriters, claims, legal and compliance teams
• Support the preparation, compilation and updating of policy documentation and endorsements
• Begin reviewing standard clauses under guidance, learning to interpret and question contract language
• Assist with post bind contract sampling and quality assurance checks
• Participate in internal training to develop your knowledge of the Lloyd’s and Company markets

Skills & experience

• A recent school leaver, career changer or early career professional
• Strong A-levels or equivalent, ideally including Law or English (degree not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A natural interest in language, contracts and how things are expressed
• Curious, motivated to learn and willing to take initiative
• Comfortable engaging with colleagues across various teams
• Well organised, with good attention to detail and accuracy