Property & Commercial Underwriter Job at Lawes Consulting Group (Glasgow, Scotland & West Midlands)

Commercial Underwriter – Property and Casualty

Are you a skilled Commercial Underwriter with a keen eye for risk assessment and...

Location

United Kingdom , Ipswich

Salary:

45000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrate commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills
Eagerness to learn and challenge existing practices
Ability to understand and anticipate customer and market needs
Proven teamwork and accountability in achieving goals
Expertise in assessing and managing risks effectively
Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills for practical decision-making in technical underwriting
Experience in mentoring and developing team members
Proficiency in analysing accounts and creating strategic action plans

Job Responsibility

Achieve team targets by underwriting Property & Casualty products profitably
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients
Ensure accurate and consistent underwriting of products
Represent the company in broker meetings to secure new clients
Monitor account performance and implement corrective actions when necessary

Fulltime

Regional Underwriter – Property & Casualty

We are supporting a well-established insurance provider seeking a Field-Based Co...

Location

United Kingdom , Kent and Surrey

Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven commercial underwriting experience with complex and technical case management
Ability to coach and build strong relationships with brokers and stakeholders
Experience with commercial combined risks and principal accounts preferred
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

Job Responsibility

Manage and negotiate large commercial accounts, delivering market-leading underwriting propositions
Support brokers in achieving strong underwriting results and profitable growth
Build and maintain effective relationships, providing coaching and technical guidance
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless portfolio management

What we offer

Car
Bonus

Fulltime

Senior Property Underwriter

Our client, a leading UK insurer, is looking for a Senior Property Underwriter t...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

80000.00 - 95000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

Senior Property Underwriter

Lawes Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a Lloyds Syndicate to recrui...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

70000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

Trading Underwriter – Commercial

Our client a Commercial MGA are currently recruiting for a New Business Underwri...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Cert CII or working towards
Experience in Commercial Insurance – Property, Liability, Package Insurance

Job Responsibility

Reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with authority levels
Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
Implementing KPIs for New Business Growth
Collaborating with colleagues and Key Account Managers to secure business
Learn & adopt systems, product lines and internal procedures
Provide technical expertise for scheme business to Brokers and Internal Stakeholders
Prospecting and Networking with designated Broker partners
Assisting with scheme testing, identifying product enhancements and rating initiatives

What we offer

Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
1 paid volunteer day per year
Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home
Health cash plan and virtual GP services
Professional memberships funding options
Workplace pension scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
Staff social events throughout the year, including summer and Christmas parties
Long service awards
Free onsite parking

Fulltime

Underwriter – Property & Casualty

Lawes is pleased to be working alongside our client in their search for an exper...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Commercial combined / Property underwriting experience essential
Cert CII qualified or a willingness to achieve qualifications within an agreed timescale
Market, Industry and Company knowledge desirable
Strong verbal communication and ability to produce tailored written communication
Good system and administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy to ensure data integrity and compliance
Ability to challenge and identify opportunities for improvement
Professional and personable – a credible representative for our client
Resilient, positive and pro-active with a can-do attitude
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Job Responsibility

Negotiate and profitably underwrite business within own authority and in line with company strategy
Support Senior Underwriters on Key Accounts
Plan, prioritise and manage workload to deliver exceptional customer service
Use the appropriate method of communication (telephone, face to face, email and post) to support and maintain a high-quality service to our Customers and Business Partners
Act on individual audit results and action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance
Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business
Be an Ambassador for the business area by identifying complaints and acting upon them in line with company policy
Actively expand personal technical and niche knowledge both informally (networking internally and externally, internet, industry press) and formally (In-house training, CII, CPD)

Fulltime

Small Commercial Underwriting Manager

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Manager to join our Excess ...

Location

United States , Atlanta, GA/Boston, MA/Chicago, IL/New York, NY

Salary:

130000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8 years of minimum prior Small Commercial insurance experience with an insurance carrier or insurance broking firm
Technical underwriting skill set with expertise in property and casualty
Experience and understanding of policy forms
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Support the build-out and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial book of business
Actively manage the evaluation, selection, and pricing of small commercial accounts
Proactively interact and maintain relationships with distribution partners and intermediaries
Assist with the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, and policy forms for expansion opportunities
Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace

What we offer

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (for you and your family)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

Fulltime

Commercial P&C Underwriter

Lawes is recruiting on behalf of a leading name in the commercial insurance mark...

Location

United Kingdom , Essex

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ underwriting experience within the commercial insurance sector
Broad experience underwriting mid-market risks across multiple commercial lines
Strong risk analysis and technical underwriting capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Confident in planning, decision-making, and product development
In-depth understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
Commercially focused with a results-driven mindset

Job Responsibility

Underwrite mid-market risks, primarily Property & Casualty (P&C)
Determines the desirability of accepting or rejecting business risks. Prices exposures in accordance with filed and approved rate levels, discretionary pricing mechanisms, and business unit guidelines
Identifies the need, recommends and evaluates additional risk assessment information including inspection, financial reports and statements
Coordinates individual risk underwriting actions with other departments to assure the highest level of customer satisfaction while meeting production and business goals
Performs product development and marketing activities including identifying producer relationships within assigned market to optimize best solutions for distribution, identifies and suggests new and modified products, identifies producers for business/marketing programs, and analyses producers and market opportunities
Maintains ongoing liaison with producers to obtain supplemental underwriting information, evaluate risks, decline risks, analyse and interpret coverage, explain underwriting requirements and expectations, and present terms
Regularly interfaces with customers to provide service and to keep abreast of customer issues

Fulltime

Property & Commercial Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow, Scotland & West Midlands

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

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