Underwriting Team Leader

Gallagher; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Guildford seeks an Underwriting Team Leader to manage a team of 5 Underwriters. The role involves supporting the Head of Underwriting, overseeing compliance, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and knowledge of the insurance industry. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader is preferable.
• Insurance industry experience working within targets and SLAs.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and support for a team of 5 Underwriters.
• Management of team workloads to maintain standards.
• Preparation of MI reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Process-driven

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Overview

At Gallagher, we’re looking for an Underwriting Team Leader to join our Gallagher Real Estate team, based out of our Guildford office. Are you organised, ambitious, and keen to set the example for others? You will provide leadership and support for a team of 5 Underwriting staff with varying levels of experience.

How you'll make an impact

• Work alongside and support the Head of Real Estate Underwriting while managing the process and performance of a team of 5 Underwriters.
• Deal with complex referrals when needed.
• Champion compliance and adhere to internal and external regulations.
• Provide oversight and technical support to Gallagher colleagues.
• Seek to improve business knowledge, capability, and your personal development.
• Act as the main escalation point for the team and support issue resolution.
• Manage team workloads to maintain standards.
• Run monthly performance meetings, conduct 1-2-1s, and annual reviews and appraisals.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in platform entries.
• Prepare MI reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

About You

• Team Leader experience is preferable, but Senior Underwriters looking to step into a leadership role will be considered.
• Holding or working towards Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications (Cert CII, Dip CII, or ACII) is advantageous.
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with intermediate knowledge of the commercial insurance industry.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry, working within targets and SLAs.
• Risk-aware, client-centric, and focused on outcomes.
• Process-driven, deadline-oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with a competitive salary, Gallagher offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life insurance (4x salary, with options to increase).
• Income protection, health cash plan, private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits such as volunteering days, employee stock purchase plan, share incentive plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, season ticket loan, shopping vouchers, family care, and more.