Senior Underwriter - Property & Casualty

Gallagher; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter for their Property & Casualty team. This role focuses on underwriting, account management, and client relations, requiring sound judgment and industry expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, and health plans.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Three fully paid volunteering days per year

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Access to a discounted voucher portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing accounts using specialized knowledge for claims.
• Strong grasp of risk exposure and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand new business, renewals, and adjustments for client portfolio.
• Address technical claim cover requests and collaborate with brokers and insurers.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and handle referrals with attention to detail.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CII/Dip CII qualification

Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Overview

Are you an experienced Senior Underwriter looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Pen Underwriting is seeking an experienced underwriter to join our growing Property & Casualty team, focusing on underwriting and servicing existing accounts. If you possess sound judgment, industry expertise, and a keen eye for evaluating new business opportunities, we want to hear from you! How you'll make an impact Account Management: Maintain and expand new business, renewals, ratings, and adjustments for your allocated client portfolio. Claims Handling: Address technical claim cover requests and collaborate effectively with brokers, insurers, and internal Accounts and Claims teams. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, exemplifying exemplary knowledge, attitude, and behaviors. Referral Management: Review and approve referrals from Assistant Underwriters with meticulous attention to detail. Data Analysis: Compile, interpret, and present statistical data to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding. Coverage Expertise: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the coverage provided by Pen and operate within your delegated underwriting authority. About You Educational Background: CII/Dip CII qualification, educated to A-Level standard or equivalent. Risk Assessment: Strong grasp of risk exposure, capable of determining acceptance criteria and risk classifications in complex situations. Underwriting Experience: Proven experience in servicing accounts, utilizing specialist technical knowledge to address claim queries and deliver a seamless service. Client Relations: Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize client renewals while identifying business opportunities. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong numeracy and literacy abilities. Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a 'can-do' attitude. Team Player: Insightful, ambitious, and accountable team member eager to share expertise and contribute to team success. Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK. 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…

Overview

Are you an experienced Senior Underwriter looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Pen Underwriting is seeking an experienced underwriter to join our growing Property & Casualty team, focusing on underwriting and servicing existing accounts. If you possess sound judgment, industry expertise, and a keen eye for evaluating new business opportunities, we want to hear from you! How you'll make an impact Account Management: Maintain and expand new business, renewals, ratings, and adjustments for your allocated client portfolio. Claims Handling: Address technical claim cover requests and collaborate effectively with brokers, insurers, and internal Accounts and Claims teams. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, exemplifying exemplary knowledge, attitude, and behaviors. Referral Management: Review and approve referrals from Assistant Underwriters with meticulous attention to detail. Data Analysis: Compile, interpret, and present statistical data to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding. Coverage Expertise: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the coverage provided by Pen and operate within your delegated underwriting authority. About You Educational Background: CII/Dip CII qualification, educated to A-Level standard or equivalent. Risk Assessment: Strong grasp of risk exposure, capable of determining acceptance criteria and risk classifications in complex situations. Underwriting Experience: Proven experience in servicing accounts, utilizing specialist technical knowledge to address claim queries and deliver a seamless service. Client Relations: Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize client renewals while identifying business opportunities. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong numeracy and literacy abilities. Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a 'can-do' attitude. Team Player: Insightful, ambitious, and accountable team member eager to share expertise and contribute to team success. Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK. 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…