Assistant Underwriting Portfolio Analyst

Travelers

Assistant Underwriting Portfolio Analyst working with data sets to generate reports and insights at Travelers in London. Collaborating with underwriters and analysts while developing skills in insurance.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Portfolio reviews — Assist in the delivery of quarterly and annual review packs across all planning lines, ensuring consistent formatting, accurate data, and clear insight.
Portfolio analysis — Support portfolio deep dives by joining meetings with underwriters to understand their book and working alongside other analysts as they lead the process.
Stakeholder collaboration — Support senior Analysts in the team and develop strong working relationships with underwriters, actuaries, operations, and distribution teams.
MI and reporting — Help provide the regular management information the business relies on, bridging gaps while automated reporting is developed.
Ad hoc analysis — Contribute to one-off requests from underwriters and the underwriting office — such as line-size reviews, custom data cuts, portfolio mix analysis, and quote analysis — producing accurate, evidence-based conclusions.
Data manipulation — Analyse external data and help apply it to Travelers' strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A STEM degree (or equivalent) with a strong foundation in analytical thinking.
A strong Maths A-level is equally valued.
You may be coming from an early careers apprenticeship and are now looking to build a long-term career in insurance.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with strong numeracy and a confident grasp of Excel and PowerPoint.
Some experience with a coding language such as SQL or python.
A genuine interest in AI and how emerging technology can enhance data analysis.
Eagerness to learn and develop in this space.
Keen to grow within insurance.
Collaborative, curious, and proactive in sharing insights and ideas with the wider team.
Good knowledge of the local insurance marketplace gained in previous experience in the industry either in underwriting or portfolio analytics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data manipulationportfolio analysisanalytical thinkingSQLPythonExcelPowerPointnumeracy

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcuriosityproactivityeagerness to learnstrong working relationships

Certifications

STEM degreeMaths A-level