Assistant Underwriter - Property & Casualty

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join their Property and Casualty team in Leeds. The role involves assisting in the underwriting process, managing client relationships, and contributing to business growth. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and have a background in insurance.

Benefits

25 days vacation plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance coverage

Income protection options

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Paid volunteering days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Access to discounted voucher portal

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance underwriting or a related role is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in the evaluation and analysis of new and renewal business.
• Prepare and process underwriting documentation, including policy endorsements.
• Collaborate with brokers and clients for clear communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in insurance underwriting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

Gallagher isn't just a company; it's a global community driven by shared values and an unyielding commitment to excellence. With over 52,000 passionate professionals, we are the architects of the future, designing customized solutions to protect businesses and fuel their extraordinary growth. As a member of our team, you'll experience empowerment, creativity, and the exhilarating journey of making a real difference in the lives of our clients. Join us and become part of a story that transforms aspirations into reality.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Pen Underwriting is a leading MGA, and we are committed to delivering tailored and comprehensive insurance solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team is dedicated to developing effective risk management strategies and providing exceptional service.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Underwriter to join our Property and Casualty team in our Leeds office The successful candidate will support the underwriting process, assist in managing client relationships, and contribute to the growth and profitability of our portfolio.

How you'll make an impact

• Assist underwriters in the evaluation and analysis of new and renewal business within the property and casualty sector.
• Prepare and process underwriting documentation, including policy endorsements, quotes, and binders.
• Conduct research and gather information to support underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with brokers and clients to ensure clear communication and understanding of coverage terms and conditions.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of underwriting activities and transactions.
• Support the development and implementation of underwriting strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on market trends and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

About you

• Previous experience in insurance underwriting or a related role is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.