Introduction
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
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
Our Underwriting team here at Gallagher are looking for an experienced underwriter to join our team as an Underwriter on a hybrid basis out of our Stretford office. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and responding to opportunities to increase the company's insurance income, utilising good technical underwriting knowledge to deliver profitable results.
How you'll make an impact
* Underwrite individual insurance applications to cover Property Owners risks within guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis.
* Determine 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.
* Frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions.
* May provide support to Underwriter Senior in servicing and management of the account.
About You
* Solid and proven underwriter experience with a good knowledge of Property risks.
* Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII would be an advantage.
* Additional underwriting knowledge for other classes of business would be beneficial.
* Working knowledge Microsoft Excel.
* Detail oriented.
* Strong analytical skills, able to interpret data results.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* 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.
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.
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