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Trading Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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Location:
United Kingdom , Essex

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Contract Type:
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Salary:

4500.00 GBP / Month

Job Description:

Lawes Consulting Group is recruiting a Household Trading Underwriter to underwrite across a mix of non-standard household and property risks, dealing with national and independent brokers. Open to progression opportunities for brokers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Underwrite new business, renewals & MTAs within authority
  • Trade with brokers to drive conversion and retention
  • Support income and growth targets
  • Handle underwriting referrals from other teams
  • Respond promptly to broker and client queries
  • Contribute to product development

Requirements:

  • Background in household and/or commercial property underwriting
  • Comfortable working with brokers (national & independent)
  • Experience in an MGA is preferred but not essential
  • Open to brokers or junior underwriters looking to move into a trading role
  • Strong communicator (written & verbal)
  • Confident negotiator and trader
  • Good analytical and IT skills
  • Sound underwriting judgement
  • Well organised
  • Can stay in control under pressure

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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