CrawlJobs Logo

Development Underwriter - Property

eamesconsulting.com Logo

Eames Consulting

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category Icon
Category:

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

120000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Eames are currently partnered with a leading Corporate & Specialty insurer who are looking to hire a Development Underwriter to join their Retail Property team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a growth-focused role with real visibility and autonomy, playing a key part in driving profitable new business across Captives, Lead, Follow and Multinational accounts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Driving profitable new business across Captives, Lead, Follow and Multinational accounts
  • Playing a key part in driving profitable new business
  • Making a genuine impact on the UK Property strategy
  • Working closely with London Market, Regional, Engineering, Claims and Reinsurance teams to deliver a seamless client experience

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ Commercial Property underwriting experience
  • Strong exposure to UK retail or mid-market Property risks
  • A proven track record in new business development & broker relationship management
  • Solid technical underwriting expertise across wordings & rating
  • A commercial mindset balanced with underwriting discipline

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 14, 2026

Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Development Underwriter - Property

Development Underwriter – Property Owners

We are seeking a talented and experienced Development Underwriter with expertise...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Croydon
Salary
Salary:
55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 3+ years of underwriting experience with a focus on property owners
  • Strong knowledge of property owners underwriting guidelines and practices
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Effective communication and negotiation abilities
  • Cert CII preferred but not a requirement
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyse and evaluate property owners insurance risks to determine potential profitability
  • Underwrite new and renewal property owners business within designated authority levels
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with brokers and clients
  • Engaging with brokers and clients to gather necessary information for underwriting
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
  • Monitor industry trends and market developments to make informed underwriting decisions
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to clients and brokers
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Regional Development Underwriter

Due to growth and expansion within their commercial offering, this well regarded...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Kent; Essex; South East
Salary
Salary:
45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong Property & Liability/commercial underwriting experience, particularly within the mid-market segment
  • Development underwriting experience is desirable
  • Track record of successfully cultivating and managing relationships
  • Strong communicator and excellent diary management
  • Dip CII or equivalent qualification is also desirable
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Underwriting mid-market commercial products on a new business basis
  • Developing and maintaining broker relationships
  • Ensuring panel/regional growth
  • Responsible for new business pipelines and attend client visits
  • Leveraging market expertise to adopt a comprehensive underwriting approach
  • Identifying new mid-market sectors and enhancing business propositions
  • Contributing to the identification and acquisition of new business
  • Driving growth in gross written premiums across mid-market commercial and Property & Liability
  • Key point for contacts handling referrals, strategy and risk appetite
What we offer
What we offer
  • Car allowance
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Property Underwriter

Lawes Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a Lloyds Syndicate to recrui...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Manchester
Salary
Salary:
70000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in Property Underwriting
  • Proven background in assessing and Underwriting Property risks
  • Experience working with a mix of national and independent brokers
  • Solid understanding of the UK Property insurance market
  • Strong technical expertise in Property insurance products
  • Effective communicator with strong broker relationship skills
  • Strong experience from an Underwriting background
  • Commercially focused, with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
  • Confident in decision-making and prioritising workload
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently within a team environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Underwrite commercial property risks within your authority level
  • Assess risks by analysing financial data, property conditions, and risk exposures
  • Determine appropriate terms and conditions as well as suitable premiums
  • Ensure underwriting decisions align with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability targets
  • Review, negotiate and amend policy terms, endorsements, and exclusions as required
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Brokers, Clients, and other key stakeholders
  • Work closely with other departments such as Claims, Accounts, and Legal teams
  • Be a point of referral for Junior staff
  • Assist in the training and development of other staff
  • Handle all queries and issues that may arise from your workload
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Regional Development Underwriter – North West

Due to growth and expansion within their commercial offering, this well regarded...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Homebased
Salary
Salary:
45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong Property & Liability/commercial underwriting experience, particularly within the mid-market segment is essential
  • Development underwriting experience is desirable
  • Track record of successfully cultivating and managing relationships
  • Strong communicator and excellent diary management
  • Possessing a Dip CII or equivalent qualification is also desirable
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • You will be responsible for new business pipelines and attend client visits as needed, taking on the responsibility of underwriting your own caseload
  • Leveraging your market expertise, you’ll adopt a comprehensive underwriting approach, collaborating with cross-divisional teams
  • Your role will involve identifying new mid-market sectors and enhancing business propositions
  • Contribute to the identification and acquisition of new business, driving growth in gross written premiums across mid-market commercial and Property & Liability
  • Key point for contacts handling referrals, strategy and risk appetite
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Property Underwriter

Our client, a leading UK insurer, is looking for a Senior Property Underwriter t...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Manchester
Salary
Salary:
80000.00 - 95000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong underwriting knowledge in property, particularly for commercial and residential risks
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage brokers effectively
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently to manage and grow a book of business
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage face-to-face with brokers and clients
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Take full responsibility for underwriting mid-market commercial and residential property risks
  • Manage and grow an existing portfolio while seeking opportunities to expand
  • Work closely with regional brokers, building and maintaining strong relationships, particularly face-to-face
  • Collaborate with the UK commercial and casualty teams to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions
  • Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and help shape the property underwriting strategy
  • Travel to London and Glasgow offices as required to liaise with key brokers and clients
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Executive Underwriter - Property

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), a global leader in corporate property insurance, th...
Location
Location
United States , Chicago; Cleveland; Minneapolis
Salary
Salary:
125366.00 - 195190.00 USD / Year
https://www.allianz.com Logo
Allianz
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A minimum 7 years’ proven track record in underwriting profitable Property business with greater than 7 years’ property experience
  • Experience underwriting property insurance products such as large commercial property risks, manufacturing, real estate, retail, public entity, and healthcare facilities, OR having worked this line of business in a broker role
  • In-depth understanding of LoB products, portfolio, regional/local insurance markets and competitor landscape
  • Demonstrable, established relationships with brokers at the peer group level and well established within local market
  • Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
  • Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to LoB
  • Ability to analyze highly complex data from multiple sources, in detail, and identify and resolve issues before they transpire.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Contribute to development and execution of regional underwriting strategy for LoB regionally
  • Training, developing and coaching of experienced staff
  • Manage complex referrals from underwriters and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate
  • Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets
  • Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
  • Proactively manage capacity
  • Underwrite and evaluate natural catastrophe accumulation
  • Underwrite international insurance programs
  • Develop and maintain relationships with producers and clients
  • Ensure accurate policy documentation issuance and file maintenance
What we offer
What we offer
  • Hybrid working model
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Pension
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous parental leave benefits
  • Career development and digital learning programs
  • International career mobility
  • Inclusive environment fostering empowerment
  • Rewards for performance via annual performance-based cash incentive awards.
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Property Underwriting Manager

Partnering with a well-regarded insurance company, we are searching for a Proper...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Essex
Salary
Salary:
60000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong background in Property Underwriting, with proven leadership experience
  • Candidates with experience as a Property Broking Manager will also be considered
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent sales, negotiation, and analytical abilities
  • Proficiency in IT and underwriting systems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and manage a Property team of 7, providing strategic direction and support
  • Provide leadership to Senior Technical and Senior Development Underwriters
  • Analyse Management Information (MI) and pricing data to develop profitability strategies
  • Support the claims function with underwriting referrals
  • Prepare reports for carriers and represent the company at carrier meetings
  • Identify opportunities to improve underwriting trading processes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter

Our client is seeking a talented insurance professional to support the growth an...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Bristol
Salary
Salary:
65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.lawesrecruitment.co.uk Logo
Lawes Consulting Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience underwriting Property & Casualty risks
  • Previous exposure to both national and independent brokers
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Commercial acumen and market awareness
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a small collaborative team
  • Technically sound underwriting judgement
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Underwrite renewal business across property, liability and combined classes
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key broker partners across the region
  • Deliver profitable growth in line with business objectives
  • Provide technical support to junior team members and contribute to best practice standards
  • Assess risk and negotiate terms on new and existing accounts
  • Conduct regular broker visits across South West and Wales
  • Collaborate with both the senior management team and the wider team to support regional strategy
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right