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Lead Underwriter - P&C

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , East Anglia

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter to join a leading insurer. This senior role focuses on managing and growing an existing commercial P&C portfolio, delivering profitable outcomes, and strengthening broker relationships in the East Anglia region. This role offers flexible working, with a mix of remote and office-based days. You may be expected to work at least two days per week in the East Anglia office, attend client meetings, or industry events.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the management and growth of a portfolio of complex commercial P&C risks
  • Deliver profitable underwriting results through effective account and portfolio management
  • Act as a senior referral point, providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior underwriters
  • Influence and embed underwriting philosophy to achieve financial and strategic objectives
  • Support financial planning, performance monitoring, and analysis of underwriting trends
  • Build and maintain strong broker relationships to secure and retain key accounts

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience underwriting complex commercial P&C risks
  • Proven track record managing and growing UK commercial P&C portfolios
  • Strong ability to influence and negotiate with brokers and key stakeholders
  • Excellent commercial judgment, risk assessment, and decision-making skills
  • Professional qualifications (ACII or equivalent) preferred
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
  • Must be eligible and authorised to work in the UK
  • Subject to Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) compliance and pre-employment screening
What we offer:
  • Annual company and performance-based bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical cover
  • 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
  • Wellbeing services and employee discount schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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