Assistant Underwriter – Household & Personal Lines (Hybrid)

Pen Underwriting UK; Liphook; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global/local impact

Job summary

Pen Underwriting UK is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join the Household and Personal Lines team in Liphook. You’ll support the management of new and existing business, assist with broker servicing, and help maintain a profitable, well-governed portfolio.

This hybrid role offers exposure to underwriting decisions, data analysis and development opportunities, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration and professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience within an insurance, underwriting or broking environment.
• Household/personal lines experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work confidently with data and information.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, proactive approach with a desire to learn and progress in underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Support the underwriting of new business, renewals, mid-term adjustments and cancellations.
• Review risks, prepare documentation and assist with underwriting decisions in line with guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, providing professional and efficient service.
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, reporting and data analysis to support business performance.
• Identify trends, anomalies and emerging risks, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with underwriting and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the wider underwriting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Organisational skills

Education

CII qualifications

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Pen Underwriting UK is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join the Household and Personal Lines team in Liphook. You’ll support the management of new and existing business, assist with broker servicing, and help maintain a profitable, well-governed portfolio.

This hybrid role offers exposure to underwriting decisions, data analysis and development opportunities, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration and professional growth within a supportive team.