Senior Casualty Underwriter - UK Regional

Introduction At Pen, we dont just underwrite risk, we unlock possibility. Were a dynamic underwriting and distribution business backed by the strength of Gallagher and powered by a belief that every challenge has a solution. With entrepreneurial energy, niche expertise, and a bold growth mindset, were transforming what it means to be an MGA in todays insurance landscape. Whether youre shaping new products, solving complex problems, or collaborating across teams, your ideas and initiative will help deliver smarter solutions for our clients and move the industry forward.

Here, agility meets stability. Creativity meets execution. And your career meets real opportunity. At Pen, we champion innovation, value accountability, and thrive on building something better together. If youre looking to join a team thats rewriting the future of underwriting, wed love to hear from you. Overview Are you an experienced underwriter with a strong background in Construction and Casualty?

Pen Underwriting is looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our team. Youll play a key role in underwriting and managing new and existing accounts, using your expertise to provide a solid contribution towards income, profit & EBITDAC. We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK. Join us at Pen Underwriting and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and growth How you'll make an impact Manage and grow a portfolio of renewal accounts, handling rating and adjustment queries.

Explore new business opportunities to expand your client portfolio. Provide technical support on claim cover requests. Collaborate with brokers, insurers, and internal teams like Accounts and Claims. Review and approve referrals from Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters with precision. Mentor and train junior team members, sharing your expertise and setting a high standard. Analyse and interpret data to provide meaningful insights.

Develop a deep understanding of Pens coverage offerings. Operate within your delegated underwriting authority and use our preferred insurance pool. About You Construction and Casualty underwriting experience. CII/Dip CII qualification or equivalent and have A-Level education or similar. Solid understanding of risk exposure and can assess complex situations with confidence. Strong negotiation and trading skills, ensuring great results for clients, brokers, Pen, and insurers.

Skilled at servicing accounts and handling technical claim queries. Proactive, organised, and able to plan and prioritise renewals and new business opportunities. Clear communicator with excellent social skills, both with clients and colleagues. Strong numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail. Problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude. Team player who takes ownership, shares knowledge, and strives for the best outcomes.

Youre 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 youll 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, well 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 We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its 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.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Dont worry, were here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

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