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Deborah James, Underwriter & Executive Support Officer

Deborah James

Underwriter & Executive Support Officer·Lasaco Assurance Plc

Nigeria

Master's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 4 years, 10 months

Underwriter & Executive Support Officer

December 2023 - Present

Lasaco Assurance Plc

Abuja, Nigeria

December 2023 - Present

• Provided comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Regional Manager,
managing calendars, scheduling, and drafting high-level business correspondence.
• Shadowed and coordinated internal and external meetings, capturing minutes, tracking action
points, and ensuring timely follow-through on deliverables.
• Managed all incoming and outgoing executive correspondence, ensuring accuracy,
professionalism, and timely response across all communication channels.
• Prepared and coordinated travel itineraries, logistics, and scheduling for senior management
engagements.
• Processed and administered insurance policies, endorsements, bonds, cover notes, and
quotations with strict adherence to underwriting guidelines.
• Maintained accurate transaction records and contributed to the preparation of regulatory and
management reports including NAICOM submissions.
• Coordinated effectively with brokers, clients, agents, and internal departments to resolve
documentation gaps and ensure seamless operations.
• Supported compliance reviews, records management, and internal audit processes across the
underwriting department.
• Assessed insurance applications, reviewed client financial information, and prepared risk
evaluation documentation across multiple policy lines.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA

Business Operations & Partnerships Associate

May 2025 - August 2025

Smart Sustainable Farming Initiative Ltd

Abuja, Nigeria Remote

May 2025 - August 2025

• Drafted and managed high-level business communications including proposals, reports, and
stakeholder correspondence to support organisational growth.
• Conducted market research on funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and expansion
initiatives.
• Tracked partnership timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to support senior
leadership decision-making.

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production

Virtual Assistant

January 2022 - January 2025

Freelance / UK-Based Client

London, United Kingdom Remote

January 2022 - January 2025

• Delivered comprehensive remote executive support including calendar management, email
correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Conducted online research, prepared reports, and managed client follow-ups with high levels of
professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintained organised digital filing systems and supported day-to-day administrative operations
for a UK-based principal.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services

Project Management Assistant

July 2020 - November 2020

Mandels Properties

Abuja, Nigeria

July 2020 - November 2020

• Provided administrative and coordination support for property and land transaction projects.
• Organised meetings, tracked project budgets, monitored timelines, and maintained compliance
documentation.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Education

University of Abuja Business School

October 2026

October 2026

Master's degree, Business Administration

Nigeria

Alison

January 2024

January 2024

Diploma, Counselling and Psychotherapy

Nigeria

University of Abuja

July 2023

July 2023

Bachelor's degree, Sociology

Nigeria

Skills

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
Intermediate
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
Intermediate
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Intermediate
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Native Speaker
German
Beginner

Memberships

Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria

Member

August 2024

Hobbies

  • Reading
    - Youngest Underwriter at Lasaco Assurance Plc at age 22 - Completed MBA in General Management at age 24 while working full time