Introduction 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

Overview We are looking to recruit an Underwriter to join our growing Care Team based out of our Sale office

Our Sale team is a fast-paced, collaborative group of dynamic professionals who are all driven to succeed

If you share this attitude, we look forward to hearing from you

You will be responsible for managing a number of existing business risks, evaluating, underwriting, and renewing them

You will utilise your personal and professional skills, contacts, experience, and judgement to optimise both the short-term and long-term financial performance of the company

How you’ll make an impact Consistently meet mutually agreed financial measures

Maintain a high standard of personal organization to manage daily and weekly tasks

Contribute as a team player, supporting colleagues to achieve team new business targets

Develop a deep understanding of the products and services we offer

Provide professional advice to brokers

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external underwriters/insurers

Liaise and negotiate effectively with our insurer partner to obtain the best terms for clients

Compile and provide statistics as required by your line manager

Handle account queries in collaboration with brokers and the Accounts team

Present a positive and professional image of the company to staff, customers, insurers, and the public

Operate within the agreed personal delegated underwriting authority

Assist departmental staff with their workload as needed, especially during staff absences

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Agency, Accounts, and Claims departments

Adhere to agreed service standards and report complaints in line with company procedures

Act in accordance with FCA rules and company policies and procedures

About You Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Financial management skills

Accuracy in data use and entry

Proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Technical Knowledge and Understanding: Knowledge of the Care sector

Experience in the property/casualty insurer market

Effective use and understanding of technology for business transactions

Ability to develop opportunities

Knowledge of FCA requirements, particularly in data security and customer information management

Familiarity with company compliance procedures

Experience: Understanding of coverage provided by Commercial Combined policies

Knowledge of internal underwriting processes and risk exposure monitoring

Negotiation, closing, and rapport-building skills

Comfortable and credible at decision-maker level

Detailed understanding of rating methods applied to our business

Awareness of the limitations of the company’s delegated authority

Knowledge of company policies and procedures, including conflict of interest, complaints, and whistleblowing policies

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 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

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com

If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch

Our employing entity, Arthur J

Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation

We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination

In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.