Expert Underwriter

6 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pen Underwriting Full time
About the Role

At Pen Underwriting, we're seeking an experienced and dynamic Underwriter to join our team and drive our Directors and Officers (D&O) liability underwriting efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to apply their expertise and passion for underwriting in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting or sales within the insurance industry, with a proven track record of success in D&O underwriting. They will be responsible for assessing and underwriting D&O insurance risks in accordance with company guidelines and risk appetite, developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders, and analyzing financial statements, industry trends, and other relevant data to determine risk levels and appropriate coverage terms.

This is a rewarding role for an experienced underwriter who is eager to take on new challenges and contribute to the growth and success of our company.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A minimum of 5 years of underwriting/broking experience within D&O insurance, with experience in Professional Indemnity a plus.
  • A proven track record of success in underwriting or sales within the insurance industry.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting software.

We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

Please note that this is a [insert job type, e.g., full-time] position, and we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • A minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme, which we will also contribute to.
  • Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x.
  • Income protection, we will cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top-up.
  • Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.

We also offer a range of additional benefits, including:

  • 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.



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