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Assistant Underwriter

Pen UnderwritingLiphook, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Apr 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Liphook, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Microsoft Office

Job Description

Assistant Underwriter | Liphook, United Kingdom | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a leading underwriting and distribution business that's redefining the insurance landscape with entrepreneurial energy and niche expertise. Backed by a strong global entity, this organisation fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration, offering a dynamic environment where challenging problems are met with smart solutions. If you're driven to rewrite the future of underwriting, this is an exciting opportunity.

The Role

  • Review risks and make underwriting decisions aligned with company controls, appetite, and authority.
  • Provide exceptional service to clients and colleagues through effective communication.
  • Manage new business, renewals, ratings, and adjustment inquiries across various platforms.
  • Consistently meet business targets by maintaining high retention and new business conversion rates.
  • Actively engage with brokers to grow accounts and promote product offerings.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and ethical business practices.

What You'll Need

  • GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
  • Understanding of insurance principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong customer service skills with a customer-centric approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail and effective risk assessment capabilities.
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of independent work.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and significant career development prospects.
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life insurance, and health cash plans.
  • Opportunities for volunteering, employee stock purchase plans, and discounted gym memberships.

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