Our Motor Trade 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. Additionally, they will require strong technical underwriting knowledge in order to provide technical advice and support to the team.
Responsibilities:

Underwrite individual insurance applications to cover Motor Trade risks with 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.

Strong and proven underwriter experience with a good knowledge of Motor Trade risks.

Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII would be an advantage.

Property and casualty underwriting knowledge would be beneficial.

Working knowledge Microsoft Excel.

Detail oriented.

Strong analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligible to work in the UK

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., 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.

Company pension

Employee stock purchase plan

Gym membership

Life insurance

Paid volunteer time

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loan, On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' 5 more 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

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…