Senior Casualty Underwriter Regional

Introduction

At Pen, we don’t just underwrite risk, we unlock possibility. We’re 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, we’re transforming what it means to be an MGA in today’s insurance landscape. Whether you’re 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 you’re looking to join a team that’s rewriting the future of underwriting, we’d love to hear from you.

Introduction

At Pen, we don’t just underwrite risk, we unlock possibility. We’re 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, we’re transforming what it means to be an MGA in today’s insurance landscape. Whether you’re 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 you’re looking to join a team that’s rewriting the future of underwriting, we’d 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. You’ll 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 Pen’s coverage offerings.
• Operate within your delegated underwriting authority and use our preferred insurance pool.

• 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.
• You’re eligible to work in the UK.

• 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…