Underwriting Assistant Mergers

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are 'In good company.' with everyone we interact with.

We're looking for a

Underwriting Assistant, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Hamilton is excited to be recruiting for an assistant to join the international M&A team. Based in London and working within a team of expert insurance and legal professionals, your role will be to support the M&A team to efficiently and profitably manage a varied, international portfolio of transactional risk business.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking their first role in insurance.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd's Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US.

What you will do

As an assistant in the M&A team, you will support the wider M&A team (working closely with the Underwriting Assistant), providing administrative support, data management and underwriting process management. You will gain exposure to fast-paced M&A transactions, learn how transactional risk is utilised in the M&A environment and develop strong professional and organisational skills. Specifically, you will:

• Provide day to day support to the M&A team, encompassing the full policy life cycle, delegated authorities and reinsurance arrangements
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to an in-house underwriting system
• Attend meetings with other departments, including Delegated Underwriting, Finance, Management Information, Credit Control, Compliance and Operations
• Prepare data-driven presentations and files for internal management and for external regulatory use
• Ad-hoc duties as may be periodically required

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the CBI, FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
•  You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you require for the role

This role is suited to a school leaver who is seeking their first role in insurance.  The successful candidate will possess:

• A-Level grades of A-C in at least 2 subjects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to express ideas clearly
  • Numerical aptitude and good attention to detail
  • Analytical skills and willingness to learn
  • A proactive approach and strong work ethic with the ability to work enthusiastically and collaboratively within a team
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) (training is available and encouraged)
  • An ability to establish good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • An ability to manage your time, meet deadlines and prioritise efficiently
  • An open, cooperative mindset with an interest in M&A

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we've built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Hybrid working
• Non-contributory pension
• Private medical cover
• Generous time off (including parental leave)
• Continued support for professional development
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work etc)