Underwriter

Introduction


Overview

Gallagher Insurance Brokers is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join IIBRe, Gallagher’s reinsurance division. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, IIBRe, you will support the effective underwriting and administration of our portfolio, deliver high-quality broker and client service, uphold compliance and operational standards, and contribute to portfolio growth and team objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the insurance industry, with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the international market.

How you'll make an impact

Specific Duties:

1. Binder & Operational Management:

• Support the administration of binder agreements for Public Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, and Professional Indemnity, with scope to assist on additional products as the portfolio expands.
• Follow coverholder responsibilities, delegated authority frameworks, underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete and auditable underwriting and binder documentation.

1. Underwriting & Broker Support:

• Review submissions, gather missing information and prepare quotations, endorsements and renewal terms.
• Support brokers with placement strategies, renewals and new business opportunities, responding to queries within agreed service levels.
• Process billing in coordination with internal finance and shared-service teams, support reconciliations, monitor receivables collections and help resolve accounting queries.
• Deliver against assigned individual new-business, whitespace and conversion targets while supporting wider team objectives.

1. Portfolio Performance & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records and assist with monitoring assigned portfolio performance against agreed KPIs.
• Prepare data and reports for review by the Assistant Vice President, IIBRe.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, service issues and business opportunities and escalate them promptly.
• Support management reporting, renewals and portfolio reviews.

1. Client & Market Relationship Management:

• Build professional working relationships with brokers, clients, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop an understanding of client needs, product appetite and market dynamics.
• Provide timely, accurate service and escalate complex issues or service concerns to the Underwriting Team Lead.
• Support market engagement and relationship-development initiatives.

1. Compliance, Risk & Process Improvement:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Promote standardised underwriting and operational practices.

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About you

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Developing analytical capability to assess risk information, recognise trends and support sound underwriting recommendations.
• Client Relationship Management: Ability to build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Technical Expertise: Developing knowledge of core products, underwriting processes and operational procedures.
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive, solution-oriented approach to addressing operational challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Insurance, Risk Management, Business or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in insurance and customer service.
• A recognised insurance diploma or professional certification (e.g., ACII, CIP or CPCU).