At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite diverse commercial risks and manage key broker relationships.
- Company: Reputable insurer known for technical expertise and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to represent the business at industry events and forums.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and make an impact in the commercial insurance market.
- Qualifications: Solid underwriting experience and strong broker relationship management skills.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded insurer with a strong presence in the commercial lines market. Known for their technical underwriting approach and a collaborative team culture, they offer genuine autonomy and a clear pathway for career progression.
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join at Senior level within a high-performing underwriting team. You'll take ownership of a diverse cross-class commercial portfolio, manage key broker relationships, and act as a technical referral point for the wider team, handling the larger, more complex risks that require real underwriting expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite a range of mid-market and complex commercial risks across multiple classes of business
- Build and actively develop a panel of broker relationships, growing income and maximising retention
- Act as a referral point and technical resource for colleagues on complex or high-value cases
- Collaborate closely with the underwriting team on large, multi-line accounts
- Work towards and contribute to both personal and team new business targets
- Represent the business at broker events, networking functions, and industry forums
What We're Looking For
- Solid commercial underwriting experience, ideally across multiple classes
- Strong working knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market and broker landscape
- Proven ability to manage and develop broker relationships at a senior level
- Track record of delivering against financial targets
- CII qualified (or working towards) preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
Package
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working
Senior P&C Underwriter employer: Lawes Consulting Group
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and technical expertise thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, they provide clear pathways for career advancement and the autonomy to manage a diverse portfolio, all while fostering meaningful relationships within the industry. Located in a vibrant market, this role not only promises competitive remuneration but also the chance to engage with key stakeholders at various networking events, making it a truly rewarding opportunity.
