Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter Job at Lawes Consulting Group (Bristol)

Senior Underwriter – Property and Casualty

We’re working alongside a well-established insurance company to fill a key New B...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good understanding of the insurance market and commercial lines operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong technical underwriting skills in commercial insurance
Proven ability to make decisions on technical underwriting in a commercial setting
Experience in coaching, team collaboration, and achieving results
Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and broker relationship building
Practical decision-maker with strong analytical and numerical skills
Experience in account monitoring and action planning
Excellent risk assessment and management abilities

Job Responsibility

Represent the company as a key figure in presenting solutions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, leveraging industry expertise and technical underwriting knowledge
Collaborate with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings, and pricing that set the company apart while addressing customer needs
Actively build a strong pipeline of qualified Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate growth opportunities by utilising both client and broker relationships
Lead and embed the large case management process for securing new business
Foster and strengthen collaborative relationships with brokers across the region, taking full responsibility for sourcing and placing profitable commercial business
Underwrite new, profitable business in line with established controls and practices, serving as a referral point for New Business and occasionally renewals within the branch

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

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

Underwriter (Property & Casualty)

Our client is a unique international financial services group, looking to add a ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

40000.00 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

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)

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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Property and Casualty Und...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Business, Finance, or related field
Experience in multiline P&C underwriting with a focus on commercial property and casualty insurance
Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, insurance regulations, and industry best practices
Proven ability to analyse complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Relevant professional certifications, such as ACII, CPCU, ARM, or equivalent, are a plus

Job Responsibility

Evaluate and underwrite complex commercial property and casualty insurance risks according to company guidelines and industry best practices
Analyse and assess underwriting data, insurance policies, and risk factors to determine the appropriate coverage and premium rates
Collaborate with brokers, agents, and other stakeholders to negotiate terms and conditions of insurance policies
Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to junior underwriters and support staff
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to adjust underwriting strategies and guidelines as needed
Maintain strong relationships with clients and participate in business development activities to grow the underwriting portfolio
To manage junior colleagues as well as providing mentoring, training and coaching where appropriate

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