Underwriter Associate

Gallagher UK; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher UK is seeking an Underwriter Associate to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position involves underwriting insurance applications and evaluating risks under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong set of analytical and communication skills. Gallagher offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Digital mental health services

Flexible work hours

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, no experience needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites individual insurance applications for property and casualty.
• Evaluates property's value, location, and safety features to make risk decisions.
• Collaborates with underwriting teams to understand processes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us as an Underwriter Associate at Gallagher UK

At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.

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.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Under direct supervision, underwrites individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty with guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis.
• Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the property's value, location, usage, and safety features, and other information pertinent to the decision.
• Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions.
• Works with all underwriting teams to gain knowledge of service and operational process and procedures.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree, no experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Behaviors: Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills.

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:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other Benefits Include

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And 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 organization. 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 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 by law.

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. Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance

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