Marine Insurance Technician
The Company
Ambrey Insurance Brokers Limited is a world first, intelligence-led, disruptive insurance broker with one clear guiding principle; we put our clients first. Our disruptive approach to insurance buying allows us to offer considered and competitive insurance solutions, along with dedicated support for any claims that occur. We have a global network which enables us to deliver local expertise at country level and market knowledge in the local language.
The Role
Due to rapid expansion within the Marine team, a permanent job for a Marine Insurance Technician working on Operations and Broking Support has arisen. This position will be based in our London office where you will join our recently established Marine team. As a Marine Insurance Technician, you will be responsible for an all-encompassing and diverse role.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation of all technical documentation; MRC Slips and MRCE, Endorsements, invoicing of Premiums & Bordereau, Credit/Debit notes and submission to Xchanging via IMR.
- Assist the Head of Marine and the team with premium signings and dealing with Xchanging.
- Support the Broker in servicing client accounts, managing their technical needs and be confident enough to liaise and keep up with the demands of clients and underwriters.
- Monitoring and Actioning Bureau Held Funds and Monthly KPI’s you will be heavily involved in all operational targets set by the head of Operations.
- Preparation of Slips and Underwriting information for broking purposes.
- Preparation of cover notes, premium, Contract Load Up & all relevant documentation.
- Assist with the placing of business as required.
- Liaison with clients and markets as necessary.
- Maintenance of placing files.
- Provide support to Ambrey Insurance Brokers Directors, Consultants & Brokers.
- Assist in controlling premiums, commissions, allocating cashes, chasing bad debts & other monetary functions.
- Adhere to company and regulatory policies, procedures together with mandatory training requirements.
- Adhere to financial reporting requirements including monthly phasing of income.
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a Marine Insurance broking environment.
- Previous relevant experience working as a Marine Technician, Broker Support Technician or having undertook a Technical role within a Brokers.
- Ability to assemble broking presentation materials accurately and efficiently.
- Ideally you will have experience of working at a Lloyd’s Brokers within a Technical facet and understand how to produce MRC slips and related Technical documentation.
- Confident in your ability to liaise and managing client needs.
- Accurate and timely when producing technical documentation.
- Confident in MRC Slip Production.
- Competent in the Technical Processing function.
- Strong communications skills both verbally and written.
- Market skills and market relations.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook & CRM platforms.
Terms and conditions
- Salary: up to £50,000 per annum commensurate with experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday
- Job type: Full-time, permanent
Our Vision
To be the trusted global provider of safety, security, marine and risk management solutions.
Our Values – The Ambrey Way
Accountable- “Safety first” is our promise, it is the Ambrey way and we don’t compromise on compliance.
Moral- We pride ourselves on doing the right thing and delivering on our promises with integrity.
Bold- We value those who strive to master new things. We never stop learning, improving, and pursuing the highest quality.
Reliable- We always deliver. To us this means being dependable, responsive, and agile in everything we do.
Entrepreneurial- It is our spirit. We innovate, explore, create, and elevate. We have fun and celebrate while working hard.
You, Me & Us- We know teamwork produces the best results for our clients. We are respectful, inclusive, empowering, and compassionate.
The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.
Operations Coordinator- Fixed Term
The Company
Ambrey is a maritime security services specialist. Established in 2010 to create a security company that was more dynamic and creative than most traditional security firms, we have a fresh approach that puts the client’s needs first. With over 150 permanent staff and 7 global office locations, we are the market leader in providing safety, security, marine and risk management services to the Shipping, Oil & Gas, and Offshore industries.
The Role
This position, based in Hereford, is for a 7-month fixed term Operations Coordinator (OC) for Ambrey’s Operations Team. The OC will work with the company Operations Team and have responsibility for assisting in all aspects of maritime transits. The post will report to the Operations Support Manager.
Responsibilities
- Prepared to undertake routine shift work of 8 hours, between Mon – Sun 0600-2200.
- Assist in proactively managing the group mailboxes. Clear understanding of client and supplier responsibilities.
- Be involved in all aspects of provision, planning and management of maritime transits.
- Assist in the coordination of all transits under the direction of the Operations Managers. Respond to operational issues and queries from Ambrey staff, operational personnel and clients.
- Escalate and prioritise issues to the Operations Manager or out of hours Duty Managers as required.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to timelines with all industry codes, client KPIs, schedules, internal procedures and updates.
- Ability to proactively support Operations Managers delivering on the administrative requirement for each transit to include, but not limited to:
- Team Requests and Mobilisations, to include booking and issuing of: • Flights • Visas • Op Orders • Annex D’s • Team and Weapons details • Flag State Approval documents • Assembly of Team and Weapons details • Prepare draft client invoices and contracts on behalf of Commercial Managers.
- Undertake any other task which the Operations Management team deems reasonable from a management perspective.
Qualifications and skills
- High levels of initiative and self-motivation.
- Have good judgement and decision-making skills, with an understanding of the impact on stakeholders.
- Strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, facilitate unit goals and manage resource requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills covering the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong administration skills, with the ability to assist in numerous projects simultaneously while meeting exacting deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and recommend new operational systems, policies and procedures to improve best practice Previous experience within the maritime services sector in a Commercial or Operations co-ordination role.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
Terms and conditions
- Salary: £18,000-£18,500 per annum
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Our normal hours of work will be within the service delivery shift rota (shift pattern: Early 06:00am to 14:30pm, Duty 07:00am to 15:30pm and Late 13:30pm to 22:00pm) covering the hours of 06:00am and 22:00pm, 7 days per week (including bank holidays), with one hour for lunch each day. You can expect to work one of the described shifts every six weeks. When you’re not scheduled to work the shift patterns your working hours will either be 08:30am to 17:00pm, 09:30am to 18:00pm Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch each day.
- Job type: 7-month, fixed term contract
- Benefits: EAP, Cyclescheme, eyecare vouchers, Tastecard, travel opportunities and much more!
Our Vision
To be the trusted global provider of safety, security, marine and risk management solutions.
Our Values – The Ambrey Way
- Accountable- “Safety first” is our promise, it is the Ambrey way and we don’t compromise on compliance.
- Moral- We pride ourselves on doing the right thing and delivering on our promises with integrity.
- Bold- We value those who strive to master new things. We never stop learning, improving, and pursuing the highest quality.
- Reliable- We always deliver. To us this means being dependable, responsive, and agile in everything we do.
- Entrepreneurial- It is our spirit. We innovate, explore, create, and elevate. We have fun and celebrate while working hard.
- You, Me & Us- We know teamwork produces the best results for our clients. We are respectful, inclusive, empowering, and compassionate.
The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.
Accounts Assistant
The Company
Ambrey is a maritime security services specialist. Established in 2010 to create a security company that was more dynamic and creative than most traditional security firms, we have a fresh approach that puts the client’s needs first. With over 150 permanent staff and 7 global office locations, we are the market leader in providing safety, security, marine and risk management services to the Shipping, Oil & Gas, and Offshore industries.
The Role
This position based in our Hereford office is for a full-time Accounts Assistant for Ambrey’s Finance team. The Accounts Assistant will provide general accounting support to the Finance team in a variety of areas including purchase and sales ledger. The post will report to the Senior Finance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Processing Purchase & Sales invoices for Ambrey Group
- Maintaining Purchase Ledger records
- Liaising with suppliers and managing queries as required
- Raise BACS payment runs and sending for approval
- Bank reconciliations for multiple currencies
- Assisting the team with managing their workloads to ensure deadlines are met
- Preparation of reports and analysis as and when required
- Maintaining Fixed Asset Register
Qualifications and skills
- AAT qualified desirable but appropriate experience will be considered
- IT literate with good working knowledge of Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Strong administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task in a busy environment, meet deadlines and maintain a high attention to detail.
- To be confident with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Terms and conditions
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday
- Job type: Full-time, permanent
Our Vision
To be the trusted global provider of safety, security, marine and risk management solutions.
Our Values – The Ambrey Way
- Accountable- “Safety first” is our promise, it is the Ambrey way and we don’t compromise on compliance.
- Moral- We pride ourselves on doing the right thing and delivering on our promises with integrity.
- Bold- We value those who strive to master new things. We never stop learning, improving, and pursuing the highest quality.
- Reliable- We always deliver. To us this means being dependable, responsive, and agile in everything we do.
- Entrepreneurial- It is our spirit. We innovate, explore, create, and elevate. We have fun and celebrate while working hard.
- You, Me & Us- We know teamwork produces the best results for our clients. We are respectful, inclusive, empowering, and compassionate.
The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.