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Commercial P&C Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Essex

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Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Lawes is recruiting on behalf of a leading name in the commercial insurance market for an experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter. This is a key role focused on underwriting mid-market new business across a broad territory. You will contribute to a £30M GWP operation, delivering tailored solutions and driving regional growth through strong broker engagement. Hybrid working available – Monday and Friday work from home.

Job Responsibility:

  • Underwrite mid-market risks, primarily Property & Casualty (P&C)
  • Determines the desirability of accepting or rejecting business risks. Prices exposures in accordance with filed and approved rate levels, discretionary pricing mechanisms, and business unit guidelines
  • Identifies the need, recommends and evaluates additional risk assessment information including inspection, financial reports and statements
  • Coordinates individual risk underwriting actions with other departments to assure the highest level of customer satisfaction while meeting production and business goals
  • Performs product development and marketing activities including identifying producer relationships within assigned market to optimize best solutions for distribution, identifies and suggests new and modified products, identifies producers for business/marketing programs, and analyses producers and market opportunities
  • Maintains ongoing liaison with producers to obtain supplemental underwriting information, evaluate risks, decline risks, analyse and interpret coverage, explain underwriting requirements and expectations, and present terms
  • Regularly interfaces with customers to provide service and to keep abreast of customer issues

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years’ underwriting experience within the commercial insurance sector
  • Broad experience underwriting mid-market risks across multiple commercial lines
  • Strong risk analysis and technical underwriting capabilities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Confident in planning, decision-making, and product development
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
  • Commercially focused with a results-driven mindset

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 16, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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