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Commercial New Business Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow

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Insurance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Lawes Consulting Group is working with a forward-thinking insurer to find a dynamic P&C Commercial Underwriter to join their Glasgow team. This is a great chance to drive growth and shape how new business is written in the mid-market space. If you’re confident with brokers and commercially switched on, this one’s for you.

Job Responsibility:

  • Underwrite profitable new business across Property & Casualty lines
  • Build strong, lasting broker relationships to drive success
  • Make confident, data-informed decisions at pace
  • Actively contribute to team performance and market visibility
  • Deliver against growth and service targets

Requirements:

  • Solid P&C underwriting background-insurer or broker side
  • Comfortable with SME/mid-market risks
  • Experienced in writing and negotiating new business
  • Proven ability to work to targets in a trading role
  • Strong technical knowledge of property and casualty products
  • Confident communicator and natural relationship builder
  • Commercially sharp with a focus on results
  • Skilled at using data to back decisions
  • Working toward or holding ACII is a bonus

Nice to have:

Working toward or holding ACII is a bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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