Senior Commercial Development Underwriter
Location: Manchester - Working Pattern: Remote
Employment Type: Permanent
Full Time | Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 per annum +
Role overview
Lawes are currently working with a leading MGA who, due to expansion, has an exciting opportunity offering flexibility, autonomy, home‑based working and genuine career progression.
If you are an experienced commercial development underwriter who thrives on building and strengthening broker relationships while delivering exceptional service, this one should be on your radar.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- You’ll take ownership of an established key broker panel, make confident underwriting decisions, and act as a trusted partner to brokers across Manchester and the North. You’ll enjoy the freedom of a home-based setup while working closely with a management team that genuinely values your input.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and underwrite new commercial risks — property & liability
- Review and analyse renewals and endorsements
- Manage workflow and ensure timely processing
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries
- Maintain and develop strong broker relationships, including visits when required
- Stay up to date with regulations and underwriting standards
- Support wider business initiatives and projects
Experience
- 5+ years’ commercial underwriting experience
- Strong understanding of underwriting operations
- Confident analytical and decision‑making skills
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability
- Comfortable working independently in a local/home based environment
- Progress toward CII preferred
- Strong negotiation skills and a proactive mindset
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Assess and underwrite SME and mid‑market accounts
- Strengthen and grow broker relationships
- Resolve underwriting queries with the wider team
- Engage with brokers and insureds
- Monitor market trends and guideline
