Underwriter - Appcast Enterprise : Job Details

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.

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services. At Gallagher, we’re looking for an Underwriter to join our Gallagher Block of Flats (GBoF) Division based out of our Bournemouth office.

Are you organised, ambitious, and have extensive knowledge in Property Insurance? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

·       Work in close collaboration with our Account Executives/Directors to understand and deliver on the specific needs of our clients. Also develop and maintain relationships with our insurer partners. Your ability to work to multiple deadlines to support the team in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction will be key to your success.

·       Act as one of the senior referral points and provide appropriate underwriting support on a number of key accounts.  Complete 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.

·       Work closely with the leadership team on improving reporting, processes and procedures. Ensuring that Consumer Duty is at the heart of everything we do.

·       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.

·       Work alongside our Sales Teams on large and complex accounts in considering relevant underwriting responses and solutions.

·       Assist in the mentoring and coaching of team members.

·       Previous experience working with Property insurance products gained in a broking or insurance.

·       Experience in dealing with large and complex risks

·       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, focussed 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 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

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 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.

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. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.