Assistant Underwriter

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters;

think of Gallagher.

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services. Our Guildford office, located in the heart of the town centre, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Real Estate Underwriter to join our established and experienced team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with seasoned underwriters and provide exceptional services to our diverse clientele.

As an Assistant Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Real Estate Underwriters in servicing their clients and ensuring their insurance needs are met with precision and care.

• Collaborative Partnership:
  Work in close collaboration with our Real Estate Underwriters to understand and deliver on the specific needs of our Real Estate clients. Your ability to work to multiple deadlines to support the team in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction will be key to your success.
• Quote Provision:
  Assist the Real Estate Underwriters in carrying out various checks and updating the system including issuance of documentation for both new and renewal business. This requires a meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with delegated authority guidelines.
• End‑to‑End Underwriting:
  Assist Underwriters in comprehensive underwriting activities, including fact‑finding on client requirements, performing risk assessments, and providing tailored quotes. Your analytical skills and thorough understanding of risk management will be essential.
• Daily Assistance:
  Handle daily queries, confirm coverage with insurers, process policies, and follow up on outstanding documentation as needed. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Account Management:
  Manage all account‑related queries and credit control matters, promptly addressing any concerns and escalating issues to account managers when necessary. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will help maintain client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• Previous experience working with Property Owners/Real Estate insurance products gained in a broking, insurer or MGA environment.
• Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII would be an advantage. Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with an intermediate knowledge of the commercial insurance industry.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry is crucial, as is having worked to targets within a regulated, measurable framework and achieved SLAs.
• Risk aware in handling customer information, 100% customer centric, focused on the best possible outcome for our customers at all times.
• Due diligence and process driven to deadlines, task focused, results oriented and takes initiative when assisting team members!
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, confident when building and maintaining rapport, strong planning and analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

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…