Assistant Underwriter - Personal Lines (Hybrid Role)

Pen Underwriting; Liphook; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Pen Underwriting in Liphook is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join our Household and Personal Lines team. You’ll support underwriting, broker servicing, account management and portfolio analysis, gaining exposure to diverse activities in a collaborative environment.

Whether you have underwriting experience or are progressing, you’ll work closely with senior underwriters to manage new and existing business, while developing technical expertise and pursuing professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience within an insurance, underwriting or broking environment.
• Household, personal lines or delegated authority experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication and relationship building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work confidently with data and information.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• CII qualifications, or a willingness to work towards them, would be advantageous.
• Positive, proactive approach with a desire to learn and progress within 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 agreed guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, providing a 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

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organisational skills

Data interpretation

Education

CII qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pen Underwriting in Liphook is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join our Household and Personal Lines team. You’ll support underwriting, broker servicing, account management and portfolio analysis, gaining exposure to diverse activities in a collaborative environment.

Whether you have underwriting experience or are progressing, you’ll work closely with senior underwriters to manage new and existing business, while developing technical expertise and pursuing professional qualifications.