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Personal Lines Underwriting Manager

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , South West England or North Yorkshire

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Salary:

70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

In this role, you will provide technical leadership and expertise to Regional Underwriters across the Personal Lines product range (Motor & Personal – M&P). The business is continuing to evolve in this area, with a strong focus on delivering a compelling customer proposition and exceptional experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join during a period of significant transformation, including the implementation of a large-scale digital change programme.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide technical leadership and expertise to Regional Underwriters across the Personal Lines product range (Motor & Personal – M&P)
  • Shape and deliver the Personal Lines underwriting strategy at a regional level, taking responsibility for local implementation, monitoring key account performance metrics, and setting technical standards
  • Act as the primary referral point for the most complex risks, holding the highest underwriting authority within the Regional Team
  • Provide insight into market trends and analysis to support proactive business responses
  • Contribute technical expertise to policy wordings and product development to ensure continued competitiveness
  • Lead a team of Senior Technical Underwriters, focusing on developing and enhancing the technical capability of Regional Underwriters

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior Underwriter or underwriting management role within a Personal Lines specialism
  • Expertise in handling complaints, escalations, and complex referrals, including Home and Motor, Reinsurance, Flood Re, and high-value sum insured exposures (£5m+)
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
  • Experience delivering against KPIs, projects, and strategic objectives
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
What we offer:

Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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