Senior Underwriter Job at IDEX Consulting Ltd (London)

Senior Development Underwriter

Are you an experienced underwriter seeking an exciting new opportunity? Our clie...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

65000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in senior development underwriting
Strong commercial underwriting and risk assessment background
Success in managing broker relationships and driving growth
Knowledge of market trends and regulatory requirements
Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment skills
Excellent relationship management and negotiation abilities
Commercial acumen to identify and seize business opportunities
Clear, effective communication and analytical thinking

Job Responsibility

Underwrite and grow a profitable book of business
Develop and maintain broker and client relationships
Analyse risk exposure, ensuring competitive pricing and coverage
Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes
Contribute to process improvements and product development

Fulltime

Senior Underwriting Manager

Senior Life Underwriting Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and dri...

Location

United States

Salary:

120000.00 - 212000.00 USD / Year

Ethos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
A minimum of 7+ years of experience in life insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Extensive knowledge of life insurance products, underwriting processes, and industry regulations
Proven experience in leading and managing underwriting teams, and driving performance improvements
Strong understanding of data analytics, underwriting technology platforms, and automation tools
Professional certifications such as FLMI, ALMI, or other relevant underwriting/designations preferred
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, drive change, and develop talent
Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to set a vision and execute strategic initiatives to achieve business goals
Analytical Skills: Excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the life underwriting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement underwriting policies and processes that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support profitable business growth
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of underwriters and build a strong bench of future leaders
Ensure that the underwriting team operates within established quality and productivity standards, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production underwriting and underwriting special projects, ensuring that policies are underwritten in accordance with company guidelines, regulatory standards, and risk tolerance
Monitor and manage underwriting capacity and resource allocation to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met, underwriting quality is maintained and projects are delivered on time
Support carrier partners with day to day operational needs to help the teams meet their long term strategic goals
Collaborate with underwriting strategies and engineering teams to implement innovative technologies (e.g., automation, AI, machine learning) that improve underwriting accuracy, speed, and efficiency
Leverage data analytics to assess the effectiveness of production underwriting practices, identify trends, and improve decision-making processes
Develop and present key performance metrics (KPIs) and operational reports to senior leadership, providing insights into underwriting performance, productivity, and profitability

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter

We’re engaged with a reputable insurance firm and are searching for a Senior Und...

Location

Spain , Madrid /Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting the line of business
Desire to work towards relevant professional qualification
Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize
Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Business level English (B2 or higher) and Spanish proficiency
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Law, Economics, Business Administration or similar)

Job Responsibility

Oversee new business submissions, issue quotes, and manage policy amendments while providing authority to underwriters
Monitor non-tacit renewals, issue renewal proposals, and support portfolio performance analysis
Assist Business Developers in sales initiatives, foster relationships with brokers, and grow a knowledgeable producer network
Collaborate across departments, ensuring adherence to personal authority limits and technical guidelines while developing team talent
Participate in product launches, marketing campaigns, and other innovation initiatives
Stay updated on compliance and procedural changes to ensure all activities align with laws and regulations
Provide reports to the Head of Line of Business and Head of Custom

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter

To develop our clients’ business in line with business plans and budgets; To use...

Location

United Kingdom , Gloucester

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical knowledge of commercial combined problems ideally including experience of Property, Casualty, D&O (including professional Indemnity, Crime and Cyber), Group PA/Travel
Ability to manage own and other time and workloads efficiently
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with brokers and insurers
Ability to understand ‘best practice’ in client service, compliance systems and processes and financial management
Good understanding of all products offering cross selling opportunities
Ability to understand, develop, implement and report on agreed plans and budgets

Job Responsibility

Achieving targets and delivering underwriting service standards as agreed by insurers and our client
Delivering appropriate management information as required
Contributing to team activity in line with business plans and budgets
Dealing with new business enquiries and renewal invitations in line with agreed underwriting guidelines
Liaising with brokers, and insurers in terms of coverage and pricing as required
When orders are received, prompt processing of orders including policy production and invoicing
Making referrals in line with agreed underwriting guidelines
Managing internal mentoring and buddying relations as agreed
Developing strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders
Adhere to compliance and regulatory procedures

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
Company pension scheme
Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
Our clients benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
Referral schemes
Discounted rates on their products
Offering a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support their employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. They also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose

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 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 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

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

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
June 27, 2026

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