New Business Construction Underwriter
Location: South Essex (hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + bonus + benefits
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established managing general agent (MGA), is looking for a New Business Construction Underwriter to join its team in South Essex. The role focuses on growing the UK construction book through new broker relationships and new opportunities. It suits a commercially minded underwriter who enjoys winning business as much as writing it.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite new business construction risks within authority, including Contractors' All Risks, Public and Employers' Liability, Plant, and related covers
- Assess submissions, analyse risk exposures, and set terms, pricing, and conditions in line with underwriting guidelines
- Build and grow broker relationships across regional and London Market distribution, turning them into a steady flow of quality new business
- Run broker visits, trading meetings, and marketing activity to raise the company's profile in the construction sector
- Negotiate terms directly with brokers and present quotes clearly and competitively
- Work with risk management, claims, and existing-account underwriters so new clients are onboarded and retained smoothly
- Track the pipeline, conversion rates, and portfolio performance, reporting against new business targets
- Keep up to date with construction market trends, contract conditions (JCT, NEC), and competitor activity
- Meet regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements, including accurate file documentation
About You
- Proven underwriting experience in UK construction insurance, ideally with a new business or development focus
- Strong technical knowledge of CAR and construction liability products
- An established network of construction brokers, or a clear ability to build one
- Confident negotiator and communicator, comfortable presenting to brokers and clients
- Commercially driven, with a track record of hitting new business targets
- Organised and analytical, able to handle a busy pipeline without losing technical quality
- ACII or Cert CII qualified, or working towards it (preferred)
- Full UK driving licence and willing to travel to broker meetings
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Richard Chalmers richard.chalmers@lawesgroup.co.uk 07458 162840
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