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Development Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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75000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys building strong broker relationships and delivering high‑quality underwriting service within the SME sector.

Job Responsibility:

  • Reviewing and underwriting new business quotations across a range of commercial products, ensuring alignment with underwriting appetite and service level agreements
  • Handling queries efficiently and professionally to support brokers and internal teams
  • Maintaining regular communication with Business Development Managers to strengthen broker relationships
  • Acting as a referral point for colleagues with lower underwriting authority
  • Collaborating closely with the wider team to ensure work is completed within agreed SLAs and service standards
  • Responding to broker calls in a professional, friendly and solutions‑focused manner
  • Operating within delegated underwriting authority and following internal guidelines, escalating where appropriate
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to wider business goals
  • Ensuring compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and all regulatory expectations

Requirements:

  • Self‑motivated with strong influencing and relationship‑building skills
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
  • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
  • Organised and detail‑focused, ensuring processes and procedures are followed
  • Able to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach
  • Minimum 2 years’ underwriting experience within commercial insurance (property/casualty)
  • Cert CII or working towards ACII

Nice to have:

  • Experience within a similar delegated authority environment
  • Advanced progression toward ACII preferred
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Excellent career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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