Senior New Business Underwriter Job at Lawes Consulting Group (York)

Senior New Business Underwriter

We are partnering with a reputable insurance company seeking a dedicated and exp...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced in underwriting cross-class commercial risks
Confident communicator with experience of leading and influencing risk decisions
Ability to make rational and logical decisions in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication
Strong relationship building
Decision-making
Coaching and mentoring

Job Responsibility

Evaluate and assess complex risks across a variety of business classes
Train, coach, mentor, and guide team members
Provide technical support to various stakeholders across the business
Support Change to shape the department and its processes
Deliver short-term and one-off projects and activities
Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with our Agents
Resolve complex referrals

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter, Executive & Professional

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for so...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally at least 5 years’ experience in Financial Lines, preferably in an underwriting role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial data and make sound decisions
Existing broker and customer relationships, or experience and the ability to develop strong broker and customer relationships quickly
Underwriting acumen in all Liability lines
Experience and understanding of relevant Policy forms
Experience marketing to specialised brokers
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels and disciplines
Strong communication skills including negotiation, communications, and presentation experience
Degree or equivalent education, and/or strong insurance qualifications are highly desirable

Job Responsibility

Manage and build upon a book of business that is consistent with the team’s strategic focus and risk appetite across multiple Financial lines products
Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships to maximise new and renewal business opportunities across the national broker distribution channel
Underwrite assigned accounts while ensuring appropriate risk analysis of previous claims history, financial reports, and additional information to determine exposure and underwriting terms
Review submissions from brokers, providing quotes in a timely manner and within their delegated authority
Negotiate and define the specific terms of insurance policies, pricing, and coverage enhancements with brokers
Work collaboratively with Actuary, and other underwriters to derive appropriate premium and monitor the ongoing policy performance
Collaborate with our Claims team to help create a positive and transparent experience for our customers
Keep abreast of market conditions and trends, providing feedback to Product and Portfolio leaders as necessary

What we offer

A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates
A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders
A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework

Fulltime

Senior Construction Underwriter

Lawes is working alongside a leading insurer who is seeking a skilled Constructi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

75000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2-3+ years of experience in a Construction Underwriting role
Strong background in underwriting both CAR and Construction Liability
Experience with mid-market business and familiarity with relevant premium levels
Proven success working with both national and regional brokers
Solid technical underwriting and risk assessment capabilities
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a broker-focused mindset
Analytical thinker with sound judgment and decision-making ability
Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team structure
Target-driven with a commitment to high performance and quality

Job Responsibility

Underwrite CAR and Liability risks across the mid-market segment
Develop and maintain relationships with a wide broker panel, from national to independent firms
Identify and convert new business opportunities in line with growth targets
Support retention and development of existing accounts through strong client engagement
Conduct broker and client meetings to understand risk and offer tailored underwriting solutions
Ensure all underwriting activity aligns with internal standards and regulatory expectations
Review and assess risks for accounts typically ranging from £10,000 to £250,000 GWP
Prepare detailed underwriting proposals for both new and renewal business
Maintain frequent broker contact to explore pipeline opportunities and offer support
Attend external meetings to strengthen relationships and better understand client needs

Fulltime

Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter

Our client is seeking a talented insurance professional to support the growth an...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience underwriting Property & Casualty risks
Previous exposure to both national and independent brokers
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Commercial acumen and market awareness
Ability to work autonomously and within a small collaborative team
Technically sound underwriting judgement

Job Responsibility

Underwrite renewal business across property, liability and combined classes
Develop and maintain relationships with key broker partners across the region
Deliver profitable growth in line with business objectives
Provide technical support to junior team members and contribute to best practice standards
Assess risk and negotiate terms on new and existing accounts
Conduct regular broker visits across South West and Wales
Collaborate with both the senior management team and the wider team to support regional strategy

Fulltime

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Responsible for the provision of 1st class service to brokers. This includes man...

Location

United Kingdom , Kent

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good standard of education – A level Maths and English (or equivalent) is preferred
CII qualifications up to ACII (or equivalent) is preferred
Experience of working within an Underwriting and/or Broker function
A sound understanding of Property and Liability insurance
A detailed understanding and experience of, the commercial property and liability market

Job Responsibility

Processing new business quotations and mid-term adjustments in accordance with Company policy and agreed authority limits
Liaising with the Peers and Insurers for a decision if or when a higher-level referral is necessary
Supporting robust underwriting practices in accordance with agreed Insurer guidelines and delegated underwriting authorities
Engaging with broker panel to develop and sustain relationships and drive New Business enquiries
Support the Senior Management team in ensuring operational processes preserve underwriting integrity and meet FCA and other regulatory requirements
Proactively respond to customer queries and answer queries in a timely fashion
Working across all products with the ability to be/or strive to be multiskilled
Remain vigilant to the potential opportunities for financial crime, fraud and money laundering and take actions appropriate to mitigate their likelihood and impact
Any other responsibilities or objectives above and beyond this role profile that are required and are within the competence of the role holder

Fulltime

Senior New Business P&C Underwriter

At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Axa

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment
Sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market
Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a Commercial environment
Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and successful record of delivering results
Strong trading capability – commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to build strong broker relationships
Pragmatic decision making, analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Job Responsibility

Act as the face of AXA in presenting propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, based on industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise, subject to the scale and complexity of the case
Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing that differentiate AXA to meet customer needs
Proactively develop a robust pipeline of Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate qualified growth opportunities leveraging both client and broker relationships, ensuring pipeline is effectively managed and realised
Lead and fully embed the large case management process for new business
Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, sometimes client, across the region, taking full ownership for the generation and placement of profitable commercial business from self-sourced
Underwrite profitable new business, in line with AXA established underwriting controls and practices and act as a referral point in branch across new business
Develop and maintain a quality distribution strategy and communication plan with key influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs achieved

What we offer

Competitive annual salary
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
Private medical cover
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
Wellbeing services & resources
AXA employee discounts

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter, Casualty Binders

A market-leading specialty insurer is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

35000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in casualty underwriting, including delegated authority business
Strong understanding of reinsurance structures and casualty risk profiles
Proven ability to analyse data and use insights to support underwriting decisions
Experience working with pricing tools, loss models, and actuarial teams
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with underwriting systems
Established broker and market relationships, with appetite for both renewal and new business

Job Responsibility

Support the development and delivery of the annual underwriting business plan in line with agreed risk appetite
Ensure alignment across the team by communicating objectives and strategic priorities
Contribute to strategic discussions, sharing insight, ideas, and best practice
Support innovation and continuous improvement within the portfolio
Underwrite casualty binder risks in line with underwriting authority and business objectives
Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business
Ensure contract certainty and accurate production of underwriting documentation
Review and analyse portfolio performance to track progress against targets
Ensure underwriting and exposure data is accurately recorded in relevant systems
Build and strengthen relationships with brokers, coverholders, reinsurers, and industry partners

What we offer

Commission (up to £10,000+)

Fulltime

Senior Credit Manager

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-S...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Solarisbank

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educational degree, ideally with a focus on economics, business administration, banking or a comparable qualification
5 + years of relevant work experience in credit risk management in a bank or financial institution
At least 2 years of experience in credit underwriting
Experience of financial products with respect to credit loans, process setup and loan documentation processes, credit risk management and/or credit structuring
Experience in regulatory requirements for respective focus area
Fluent English language skills
Hands-on and “driving the change”-mindset
Reliable, solution-oriented, independent working method
Used to working under pressure / on tight deadlines
Stakeholder management for multiple tasks and good communication skills

Job Responsibility

Manual Underwriting
Structure of credit transactions
Assessing and approving credit transactions in line with OHB and external regulatory framework
Perform, optimize and maintain the credit approval process
Setup and maintain (manual) credit file management
Review/update credit files regularly
Automated Underwriting
Assist in setting criteria for Decision Engine
Align conceptual consistency of underwriting principles
Credit Portfolio Steering

What we offer

Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program
Home office budget
Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and a transparent growth framework to support your career goals
Monthly meal allowance
Deutschland ticket subsidy
28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris
Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year

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