Commercial SME Underwriter Job at Lawes Consulting Group (Manchester)

Commercial Underwriter

A big name in the market is looking to expand its commercial underwriting team U...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

38000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced Insurance professional or Commercial Underwriting specialist
Extensive background handling complex and technical cases within a regulated environment, including authority-level work
Familiarity with a wide array of Commercial General Insurance products
Proficient in reviewing policy documents

Job Responsibility

Underwrite commercial cases on a new or existing business basis
Ensure strong relationships with customers through the business’s agencies
Collaborating closely with their agents, you will resolve complex referrals and manage insurance risk costs effectively while delivering optimal solutions and services

Fulltime

Commercial Underwriter

A big name in the market is looking to expand its commercial underwriting team U...

Location

United Kingdom , York

Salary:

38000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced Insurance professional or Commercial Underwriting specialist
Extensive background handling complex and technical cases within a regulated environment, including authority-level work
Familiarity with a wide array of Commercial General Insurance products
Proficient in reviewing policy documents

Job Responsibility

Underwrite commercial cases on a new or existing business basis
Ensure strong relationships with customers through the business’s agencies
Collaborating closely with their agents, you will resolve complex referrals and manage insurance risk costs effectively while delivering optimal solutions and services

Fulltime

Senior Underwriting Coach – SME

Working for one of the world’s leading insurers, this vacancy would allow you to...

Location

United Kingdom , Bolton

Salary:

65000.00 - 72000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and a successful record of delivering results
Progress towards Dip CII qualification desirable
Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment essential
Sound understanding of insurance market and processes across commercial lines insurance operations
Excellent interpersonal skills, through written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a commercial environment
Strong trading capability – commercial awareness, negotiation skills, ability to build strong broker relationships
Pragmatic decision maker with good analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Strong analytical skills with proven experience of account monitoring and action planning
Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills

Job Responsibility

Coach, train and develop New Business Underwriters to continually improve their technical and trading capability and delivering the financial targets of the SME business
Be the referral point for Underwriters, coaching Underwriters to make decisions within their empowerment and providing technical and trading input to improve the quality of underwriting decisions
Delivery of planned underwriting result for designated accounts through proactive account review, analysis of underwriting trends and improvement plans implemented to improve profitability
Manage underwriting relationships with key brokers from designated accounts to deliver profitable growth
Actively manage and review underwriting standards and licences within the team ensuring effective management and deployment of empowerment
Support Trading Team Manager to effectively manage the service provided to brokers and input to the performance management of Underwriters
Audit & Governance – maintain and monitor an effective control environment compliant with all regulatory & relevant control standards

Fulltime

SME Commercial Insurance Advisor

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Insurance Advisor to join their ...

Location

United Kingdom , Wiltshire

Salary:

30000.00 - 36000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of three years' experience as a Commercial Insurance Advisor
Proven experience advising, quoting, and placing a wide range of commercial insurance products
Experience handling larger and more complex SME cases with premiums typically ranging from £1,000 to £10,000 or more
Background exclusively in personal lines insurance is not suitable for this role
Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and underwriting processes
Excellent communication, advisory, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised
Attention to detail in documentation and client interactions
Willingness to mentor junior colleagues while continuing personal development

Job Responsibility

Manage a portfolio of SME clients, handling policy reviews and renewals
Advise clients on commercial insurance products, including package policies, motor trade, motor fleet, management liability, cargo, and cyber
Conduct pre-renewal and market reviews to provide tailored solutions
Ensure timely renewals and compliance with regulatory requirements
Produce accurate documentation and assist with debt management processes
Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high service standards and support team objectives
Review and renew client policies to ensure coverage and compliance
Quote and place a range of commercial insurance products for SME clients
Build and maintain strong client and insurer relationships
Support and mentor less experienced team members

What we offer

Opportunities for career progression within a growing team

Fulltime

Senior Commercial Product Development Underwriter

We’re helping a growing insurer hire a Senior Commercial Product Development Und...

Location

United Kingdom , Essex

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Background in commercial underwriting, ideally SME
Experience developing or improving insurance products
Used to working with different teams across a business
Good understanding of FCA requirements
Strong knowledge of SME commercial products
Confident with pricing and data analysis
Clear communicator across teams and partners
Interest in digital and data-led underwriting (a plus)
Cert CII (or working towards) preferred

Job Responsibility

Design and refine SME commercial products to align with market needs and business goals
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, compliance, and distribution teams to develop and implement product enhancements
Support pricing strategies and update policy wordings and terms to improve clarity and performance
Ensure all product developments meet regulatory standards and internal governance
Conduct competitor and market research to identify emerging risks and opportunities
Support product training, documentation, and go-to-market activity across internal and external teams

Fulltime

Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter

Lawes is looking for a Senior P&C Underwriter for a dynamic, high-growth insuran...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in commercial property & casualty underwriting
Confident managing complex or high-value risks
Skilled in broker relationship management
Solid track record in SME/mid-market portfolios
ACII qualified or working towards preferred
Strong technical and trading skills
Excellent communicator and negotiator
Confident using analytics and underwriting

Job Responsibility

Underwrite new and renewal P&C business
Build and grow broker relationships across the region
Meet financial targets and support retention and growth
Represent the business in the local market
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence
Handle complex and mid-market underwriting cases
Meet with brokers and clients regularly
Use data to support pricing and decision-making
Track pipeline and progress toward team goals
Share insight and support a high-performing team culture

Fulltime

SME Account Handler

Our client is looking to add an experienced SME Account Handler to their team. T...

Location

United Kingdom , Buckinghamshire

Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in commercial insurance, with a focus on e-traded package policies
Knowledge of insurance products, markets, and underwriting processes
Proficiency with insurance platforms and client management systems
Track record in business generation and client portfolio management
Understanding of FCA regulations and Consumer Duty obligations
Cert CII qualification or willingness to work towards it
Experience using Acturis or similar systems
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to client management

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing tailored insurance solutions and acting as the primary point of contact for advice and support
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and market insights, generating leads and successfully closing opportunities
Manage policy renewals, negotiate competitive terms with insurers, and regularly review client portfolios to reflect changes in risk or business activities
Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations and Consumer Duty obligations, providing guidance to clients and maintaining accurate documentation
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery, contribute to team objectives, and share insights and best practices to improve outcomes
Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes, maintaining strong relationships with insurers, brokers, and key industry contacts
Deliver high standards of service consistently, proactively addressing client needs and ensuring client satisfaction across all interactions
Manage a portfolio of SME clients, providing tailored insurance solutions
Conduct policy reviews and advise on risk management

Fulltime

Sme Underwriter, Existing Business

We’re working closely with a leading insurance company to help them identify an ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Progression towards CII qualifications would be preferred but not essential
3+ years of experience in commercial underwriting, with a focus on existing business accounts
Proficiency in underwriting operations and commercial lines underwriting
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and remotely, demonstrating strong time management and organisational skills

Job Responsibility

Evaluate and underwrite existing commercial risks within company guidelines
Review and analyse policy renewals and endorsements
Manage underwriting workflow and ensure timely processing of accounts
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve underwriting issues and provide excellent customer service
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance regulations and underwriting guidelines
Assist in special projects and initiatives as needed
Nurture and maintain broker relationships
Visit when required

Fulltime

Commercial SME Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
May 23, 2025

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