Junior Underwriter, Household & Personal Lines

Gallagher; Liphook; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; 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 the Household and Personal Lines team. You will support underwriting, broker servicing, and portfolio analysis while learning across multiple areas of the business.

Working alongside experienced underwriters, you’ll help manage new and existing business, contributing to a profitable and well-governed portfolio. This role offers a hybrid pattern and development opportunities toward professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience within an insurance, underwriting or broking environment.
• Household/personal lines or delegated authority experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with data and information.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills including Excel and Word.
• CII qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
• Positive, proactive approach with a desire to learn and progress in underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting of new business, renewals, mid-term adjustments and cancellations.
• Review risks, prepare documentation and assist with underwriting decisions per guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, providing a professional service.
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, reporting and data analysis to support performance.
• Identify trends, anomalies and emerging risks, escalating when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CII qualifications

Job description

Pen Underwriting in Liphook is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join the Household and Personal Lines team. You will support underwriting, broker servicing, and portfolio analysis while learning across multiple areas of the business.

Working alongside experienced underwriters, you’ll help manage new and existing business, contributing to a profitable and well-governed portfolio. This role offers a hybrid pattern and development opportunities toward professional qualifications.