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Assistant Underwriter
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Assistant Underwriter
Assistant Underwriter – Household & Personal Lines
At Pen, we don’t just underwrite risk—we unlock possibility. We’re a dynamic underwriting and distribution business backed by Gallagher, blending entrepreneurial energy with niche expertise to redefine what it means to be an Insurance underwriter. Here, agility meets stability, creativity meets execution, and career opportunity awaits.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of underwriting activities and a supportive environment to develop technical expertise while contributing to a profitable portfolio. With flexible hybrid working and exceptional career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about insurance, looking to build a long-term career in underwriting.
Location & Working Arrangements
Pen Underwriting (Liphook Office) is looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join the Household & Personal Lines team.
- Based in Liphook
- Flexible hybrid model (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm)
Key Responsibilities
Under collaborative guidance from senior underwriters, you’d:
- Support new business underwriting for household and personal insurance policies.
- Review risk submissions, prepare documentation, and assist in underwriting decisions aligned with portfolio guidelines.
- Process renewals, mid-term adjustments, and cancellations efficiently.
- Engage with brokers to build trust—responding professionally and improving service quality.
- Monitor portfolio performance via data analysis and reporting.
- Identify risk trends, anomalies, and escalatable issues.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Foster process improvements to sharpen team and business efficiency.
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What We’re Looking For
- Preferred: Experience in underwriting, broking, or insurance—especially household/personal lines (delegated authority preferred but not essential).
- Must-haves:
- Analytical mindset with safe handling of data and documentation.
- Precision (strong attention to detail).
- Proactive attitude for learning and progression.
- Soft skills essential:
- Clear and professional communication.
- Ability to build team relationships with brokers and internal colleagues.
- Organisational abilities to balance multiple priorities.
- Tech competency:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferences:
- CII qualifications (or a commitment to pursuing them).
- Alignment with a client-focused mindset.
Growth & Professional Development
- Clear path to develop your career in underwriting.
- Support toward accreditation and skill-building.
- Broader responsibilities beyond underwriting—as you grow.
Benefits Package
On top of a competitive salary and thriving career opportunities, you’ll receive:
✅ Core (minimum benchmarks—earnings and levels may adjust for higher seniority):
- 25+ annual leave days (plus bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.
- Pension plan with employer contribution.
- Life insurance (covered up to 4x basic salary—can top-up to 10x).
- Income protection (Upto 50% of salary, with options to top-up).
- Health cash plan or Private Medical Insurance.
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✅ Additional Perks (selected examples:):
- 3 fully paid volunteering days per year.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted shares).
- HMRC-aligned Share Incentive Plan (tax-effective).
- Discounts on weekly shopping, major purchases and gym memberships (3,000+ nationwide locations).
- Season ticket loan.
- Emergency family care support.
Opportunity Beyond Transactional Work
At Gallagher, inclusion and diversity mean more than policy—instruments they actively strengthen client outcomes. With 95+ years of leading with social and environmental commitment, we value every voice. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed.
ADJUSTMENT AVAILABILITY: Should you require support during applications, event accommodation, or role participation—please alert TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com for tailored assistance.
All applicants are considered for roles based on equality, opportunity, and the absence of discrimination. Gallagher is a Living Wage employer.
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