Underwriting Assistant

Cloud Platform Lead | London | Hybrid (3 days in the office) |Permanent Build the cloud platform that others depend on. We’re partnered with a high‑performing, London‑based Insurer operating at scale in a highly regulated environment. The organisation is investing heavily in its cloud capability and is now hiring a Cloud Platform Engineering Lead to take full ownership of its cloud platform and shape how cloud is delivered across the business. This is a true platform engineering leadership role — not just keeping the lights on, but designing, evolving and running a secure, scalable cloud platform treated as a product. Why this role stands out Real ownership – end‑to‑end responsibility for the cloud platform Hands‑on leadership – stay technical while setting standards and direction Engineering‑led culture – platform as a product, not a utility Modern cloud estate – Azure‑first (with some AWS), IaC, CI/CD, automation Strategic visibility – work closely with Architecture, Security and senior IT leadership Influence without bureaucracy – small internal team, clear decision‑making You’ll act as the technical authority for cloud, owning standards, guardrails and outcomes, while steering a trusted cloud services partner to deliver high‑quality BAU and project work. What you’ll be doing Owning the cloud platform architecture (Azure‑first, AWS exposure) Designing and evolving shared platform services: Landing zones Networking & identity Security controls & guardrails Observability, backup & DR Treating cloud as a product with roadmaps, standards and continuous improvement Remaining hands‑on with: Terraform & Infrastructure‑as‑Code CI/CD pipelines and automation Reusable modules and engineering patterns Embedding security‑by‑design (NIST, ISO, GDPR principles) Acting as a senior escalation point for incidents and outages Leading FinOps practices – cost control, optimisation and transparency Managing and directing a UK‑based cloud services partner from a position of strong technical ownership What we’re looking for 8 years’ experience designing and operating cloud platforms (Azure essential) Strong background in platform engineering , not just infrastructure operations Proven expertise with Terraform and lifecycle management of IaC Deep understanding of: Cloud security, networking and identity CI/CD and DevOps practices Containers and modern deployment patterns High availability, backup and disaster recovery Cloud cost optimisation / FinOps Experience working in regulated or security‑sensitive environments Confident communicator able to influence engineers, architects, partners and stakeholders  Experience in insurance or financial services is helpful but not essential — strong cloud engineering capability and leadership matter most. You’ll be part of a lean, senior team , working alongside the Architecture Team (EA and Domain), with additional 3rd Party partner support. This gives you space to focus on quality, standards and strategic improvements , not firefighting. If you’re looking for a hands‑on cloud leadership role where your decisions genuinely shape the platform and the engineering culture, this is one worth exploring.  Confidential discussions welcome.

A leading (re)insurer is seeking an Operations Analyst to join their London operations team. This role offers exposure across underwriting, claims, credit control, and wider operational processes, working closely with underwriters, brokers, and external partners.  Key Responsibilities Review and improve procedures, manuals, and exception reporting. Provide technical support and training to teams and external partners. Prepare operational and statistical reports. Oversee credit control and broker ledger SLAs.  Perform Risk Capture and Event Coding QC, collaborating with underwriting teams. Manage banking, reconciliation, and fund allocations. Handle claims administration, including reconciliations, payments, and large loss notifications. You’ll bring experience in insurance operations with exposure to underwriting or claims, alongside strong analytical skills and attention to detail.  Confident in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to communicate effectively across internal teams and external partners. Familiarity with systems such as USM or S2000 is beneficial and a background in operational services, underwriting support, or credit control is essential.

Delivery Recruitment Consultant – Finance & Compliance (Interim Market) City of London – Aldgate Hybrid Working (Mon,Tues, Thursday in office) £30-35k+commission   About Arthur Arthur is your trusted partner in search and recruitment for the insurance industry. We elevate careers by bringing together forward-thinking businesses and brilliant professionals. Built on the foundations of transparency, quality, and integrity, our consultative and solutions-focused approach guides our team of experienced recruitment experts to deliver excellent service, every time. Aiming to set the standards for the future of insurance recruitment, Arthur is committed to going beyond the transactional, building long-lasting relationships in which our clients, our candidates and our people thrive.   The role There’s never been a better time to join Arthur, especially within our Contract team. We’re growing at pace and investing heavily in this area, creating an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant to join us and be part of that growth. You’ll be working a well established desk focused on Finance & Compliance contractors, working with existing clients and long-standing relationships. We’re open to candidates with varying levels of experience, and you’ll be fully supported with structured training, ongoing development, and guidance from a highly experienced team. With a strong foundation already in place, you’ll have the freedom to develop the desk further and put your own stamp on a trusted, well-recognised brand in insurance.   What you’ll be doing: Running the full 360 recruitment process within finance & compliance Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates Headhunting and building talent pools Achieving sales targets and consistently increasing gross profit Helping shape the continued growth within specialism Keeping up to date with new trends, shifts and news in the Insurance market Client & candidate in person meetings Working closely with a team that collaborates, shares knowledge, and celebrates wins   What we’re looking for 1+ years experience in recruitment industry or sales/insurance Confident communicator who builds strong relationships Excellent sales and negotiation skills Ambitious, driven, and commercially minded Team player who enjoys being part of a close-knit, high-performing group   What Arthur offer: Market-leading commission structure Early Friday finish (1pm) Hybrid and flexible working hours Career development and training opportunities Private healthcare Over 20 years of insurance industry expertise and a brilliant client network A genuinely collaborative, supportive culture that values wellbeing and success   If you would like to find out more information please reach out to zoe.macgregor@arthur.co.uk   Equal Opportunities Arthur Financial Limited is an equal opportunity employer; we are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the firm. The firm will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, maternity, race, religion and belief, or sexual orientation.