Underwriting Manager – Mid-Market Insurance
Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £95,000 – £100,000 + Bonus
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a team of underwriters focused on Mid-Market commercial lines. This is a pivotal role for a technically strong underwriting leader who combines hands-on underwriting expertise with people management and portfolio oversight, driving profitable growth across a diverse book of business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of underwriters, setting clear performance expectations and supporting technical and professional development
- Hold personal underwriting authority for Mid-Market lines, referring and reviewing risks above team members' authority levels
- Own portfolio performance for the Mid-Market book, monitoring GWP, loss ratios, retention, and new business growth against target
- Set and maintain underwriting philosophy, risk appetite, and referral guidelines in line with the wider underwriting strategy
- Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners, supporting the team on complex placements and renewals
- Partner with pricing, actuarial, and claims teams to ensure underwriting decisions are informed by accurate data and emerging trends
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activity, adjusting appetite and pricing strategy as needed
- Ensure the team's compliance with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and audit standards
- Contribute to product development and the evolution of policy wordings for Mid-Market lines
- Report on portfolio performance and team output to senior underwriting leadership
About You
- Proven underwriting experience across Mid-Market commercial lines (e.g. Commercial Combined, Property, Casualty, or similar)
- Prior experience managing, mentoring, or leading an underwriting team
- Strong technical underwriting judgement with a track record of profitable portfolio management
- Confident communicator with established broker relationships and strong negotiation skills
- ACII qualified or working towards, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
- Commercially astute, with the ability to balance growth ambitions against risk and profitability
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid environment, with regular time in the London office
What's on Offer
- Salary of £95,000 – £100,000, dependent on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working model
- The opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and grow a high-performing team within a Mid-Market portfolio
Underwriting Manager employer: Lawes Consulting Group
At Lawes Consulting Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values and nurtures talent within a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Property Loss Adjuster based in Glasgow, you will benefit from a strong focus on employee development, a diverse portfolio of claims to manage, and the opportunity to work closely with industry professionals, all while enjoying the vibrant culture of Scotland's largest city.
