Senior Development Underwriter – Commercial Lines Job at Lawes Consulting Group (Birmingham)

Senior Commercial Development Underwriter

Delivery of budget by securing conversion through high quality lead to quote rat...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 4 years Underwriting experience with a strong ability to forge good relationships and manage stakeholders
A successful track record of high conversion rates through strong trading methods

Job Responsibility

Underwriting of new business, by producing terms and converting business
To develop high quality relationships with Brokers by undertaking frequent Broker visits
To develop trading methods to secure high conversion through successful lead to quote rates
To comply with Binder, procedures and underwriting authority levels
To achieve personal and business objectives
Ensure service standards are achieved
Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation
To take responsibility for complaints ensuring that the company procedures are adhered to
To undertake training in line with agreed objectives and keep up-to-date with technical, legal and market developments
To undertake any other task as may reasonably be required by the Company

Fulltime

Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager

Alera Group is looking for a talented Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager fo...

Location

United States , Watsonville

Salary:

90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

Alera Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of Commercial Lines P&C Insurance experience
Proven experience partnering with client accounts in the Real Estate and Construction industry
Current and valid California P&C License
Technical capabilities (proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite)
Business acumen
Organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Coordinate expirations with producers to obtain renewal and/or new business information
Assist in marketing new and renewal business by preparing applications, online quoting or submissions, preparing quote comparisons, proposals and/or summaries
Maintain underwriting and marketing information by carrier
Check new and renewal quotes and policies for accuracy in rating, typing, coverages, limits, etc. Ensure that documents are delivered to clients in a timely manner
Receive phone calls from clients and companies regarding questions or requests and comply with the request and/or refer to the producer when necessary
Prepare policy change requests, ID cards, evidence of property forms, certificates, binders, premium comparisons, and other insurance documents as needed on assigned accounts
Maintain Agency Management system in an orderly, up-to-date manner with proper documentation including suspense for outstanding orders, reports, etc
Participate in seminars and classes for skill and knowledge development

What we offer

medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off

Fulltime

Senior Regional Underwriter

Our client is looking for someone to join the commercial lines team who is highl...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A confident decision maker who brings a strong and decisive approach to underwrite commercial risks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence key stakeholders
Demonstrate ability to negotiate and influence through use of effective trading skills
Willingly provides help and support to others and has the ability to work co-operatively
Proactive, innovative and positive with the ability to take the lead
Experience in underwriting and trading mid-market Commercial Combined products
A detailed knowledge of the South West broker market
Minimum Dip CII or progressing towards, is preferred

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of south brokers as their nominated underwriter
Support profitable development of the Mid-Market Commercial Combined & Real Estate accounts
Prospect and actively contribute to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention
Take ownership of large complex cases and work proactively with the broker to negotiate the right outcome
Develop and support our clients teams’ commercial lines account by engaging and encouraging relationships with regional brokers
Maintain an accurate audit trail using internal systems, practices, and procedures
Underwrite within our client’s strategy and authority limits and refer all cases outside of strategy or individual limits
Maintain and endeavour to exceed agreed service levels, to both internal and external customers
Be a strong referral point for your team, providing technical assistance and guidance to colleagues

What we offer

36.25 working hours per week with flexitime
Annual pay review and performance related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications, and apprenticeships
Lots of support for your mental wellbeing through our Wellbeing group, who provide Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme where you can access additional support such as counselling, financial advice, and relationship support
A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance
Peace of mind, with a life assurance plan and the option to opt in to our critical illness cover
7.5% minimum employer pension contribution to maximum of 9%
A volunteering day a year to support a charity close to your heart
A big thank you for sticking around, with their Loyalty Bonus – once you reach 5 years’ service and beyond

Fulltime

Senior Regional Underwriter

Our client is looking for someone to join the commercial lines team who is highl...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A confident decision maker who brings a strong and decisive approach to underwrite commercial risks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence key stakeholders
Demonstrate ability to negotiate and influence through use of effective trading skills
Willingly provides help and support to others and has the ability to work co-operatively
Proactive, innovative and positive with the ability to take the lead
Experience in underwriting and trading mid-market Commercial Combined products
A detailed knowledge of the South West broker market
Minimum Dip CII or progressing towards, is preferred

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of south brokers as their nominated underwriter
Support profitable development of the Mid-Market Commercial Combined & Real Estate accounts
Prospect and actively contribute to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention
Take ownership of large complex cases and work proactively with the broker to negotiate the right outcome
Develop and support our clients teams’ commercial lines account by engaging and encouraging relationships with regional brokers
Maintain an accurate audit trail using internal systems, practices, and procedures
Underwrite within our client’s strategy and authority limits and refer all cases outside of strategy or individual limits
Maintain and endeavour to exceed agreed service levels, to both internal and external customers
Be a strong referral point for your team, providing technical assistance and guidance to colleagues

Fulltime

Senior Regional Underwriter

This is a key hire aimed at strengthening underwriting capability across the reg...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven background in underwriting within the commercial insurance market, ideally with a focus on Commercial products
Experience working with regional broker networks and delivering underwriting results in line with financial targets
Strong track record of underwriting complex and non-standard risks, with demonstrable commercial awareness
Previous involvement in supporting or mentoring junior underwriting staff is desirable
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a commercial mindset
Excellent relationship-building capabilities and broker engagement experience
Confident, considered decision-maker with sound risk assessment skills
Technically proficient, with a clear understanding of governance, risk, and underwriting standards
Adaptable, proactive, and customer-focused, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Build and manage long-term relationships with a defined broker panel to drive new and profitable business
Underwrite complex and high-value risks, maintaining high standards of technical accuracy and governance
Support the development and execution of the regional business plan through effective risk selection and pricing strategies
Act as a technical referral point for junior underwriters, supporting capability development across the region
Partner with the Regional Management team to shape and grow the distribution footprint, targeting strategic brokers and accounts
Ensure compliance with internal underwriting standards and risk frameworks while remaining commercially agile
Engage regularly with brokers across the region to support new and existing business
Review and assess complex underwriting submissions, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with risk appetite
Liaise with brokers on live cases, providing guidance and negotiating terms
Participate in regional strategy meetings, contributing insights to shape business direction

Fulltime

Senior Underwriting Coach – SME

Working for one of the world’s leading insurers, this vacancy would allow you to...

Location

United Kingdom , Bolton

Salary:

65000.00 - 72000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and a successful record of delivering results
Progress towards Dip CII qualification desirable
Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment essential
Sound understanding of insurance market and processes across commercial lines insurance operations
Excellent interpersonal skills, through written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a commercial environment
Strong trading capability – commercial awareness, negotiation skills, ability to build strong broker relationships
Pragmatic decision maker with good analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Strong analytical skills with proven experience of account monitoring and action planning
Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills

Job Responsibility

Coach, train and develop New Business Underwriters to continually improve their technical and trading capability and delivering the financial targets of the SME business
Be the referral point for Underwriters, coaching Underwriters to make decisions within their empowerment and providing technical and trading input to improve the quality of underwriting decisions
Delivery of planned underwriting result for designated accounts through proactive account review, analysis of underwriting trends and improvement plans implemented to improve profitability
Manage underwriting relationships with key brokers from designated accounts to deliver profitable growth
Actively manage and review underwriting standards and licences within the team ensuring effective management and deployment of empowerment
Support Trading Team Manager to effectively manage the service provided to brokers and input to the performance management of Underwriters
Audit & Governance – maintain and monitor an effective control environment compliant with all regulatory & relevant control standards

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter

Due to an exciting time of growth, our client has new opportunities available wi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Dip CII or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale
Market, Industry and Company knowledge
A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service
Appropriate IT skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Experience of acting as a coach within a commercial environment
Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment

Job Responsibility

Develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new/existing business within own authority and in line with our clients’ strategy
Provide embedded underwriting support at partner and customer sites if required
Plan, prioritise and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLA’s to deliver exceptional customer service
Act as referral point for the team providing coaching, training in an appropriate time frame
Use the appropriate method of communication (telephone, face to face) to support our client’s right first time approach in order to maintain successful Internal and External relationships
Working with some of the most high profile brokers in the UK to build your personal profile and maintain and develop our clients’ excellent broker relationships
Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance
Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business
Identify complaints, act upon them and resolve in line with company policy
Conduct audits and provide feedback, coaching and training as appropriate

What we offer

Flexible working
Group Personal Pension – up to 12% employer contribution
Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
Up to £300 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
Employee Assistance Programme
Full study support to gain professional qualifications

Fulltime

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

We’re working with a prominent insurance company to identify a skilled individua...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

50000.00 - 59000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Progress toward Dip CII qualification preferred, or equivalent professional experience
In-depth underwriting expertise within a commercial insurance setting
Thorough knowledge of the insurance market and processes within commercial lines operations
Strong interpersonal abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience making informed decisions across diverse technical underwriting scenarios in a commercial context
Coaching and development experience in a similar professional environment
High-level trading skills, including strong negotiation abilities and the capacity to build solid broker relationships
Practical decision-maker with solid analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Advanced analytical skills with a track record in account monitoring and proactive planning
Exceptional skills in risk assessment and risk management

Job Responsibility

Client Representation – Serve as the primary representative for the company in presenting tailored insurance solutions to Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate clients
Negotiation – Work directly with clients to negotiate insurance coverage, terms, and pricing to align with their specific requirements
Pipeline Development – Build and maintain a pipeline of potential new business, focusing on high-quality, qualified growth opportunities
Large Case Management – Take charge of managing large case processes for new business, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company standards
Broker Relationships – Develop strong, collaborative relationships with brokers and directly source profitable commercial business opportunities
Underwriting – Underwrite new business with a focus on profitability, ensuring adherence to established underwriting guidelines and controls
Distribution Strategy – Create and sustain a strategic distribution and communication plan with influential brokers to support quality market positioning
Team Support – Support team Underwriters, contributing to their performance through collaboration and mentorship

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – Commercial Lines

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Insurance

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Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

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