Development Underwriter Job at Lawes Consulting Group (London)

Senior Commercial Product Development Underwriter

We’re helping a growing insurer hire a Senior Commercial Product Development Und...

Location

United Kingdom , Essex

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Background in commercial underwriting, ideally SME
Experience developing or improving insurance products
Used to working with different teams across a business
Good understanding of FCA requirements
Strong knowledge of SME commercial products
Confident with pricing and data analysis
Clear communicator across teams and partners
Interest in digital and data-led underwriting (a plus)
Cert CII (or working towards) preferred

Job Responsibility

Design and refine SME commercial products to align with market needs and business goals
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, compliance, and distribution teams to develop and implement product enhancements
Support pricing strategies and update policy wordings and terms to improve clarity and performance
Ensure all product developments meet regulatory standards and internal governance
Conduct competitor and market research to identify emerging risks and opportunities
Support product training, documentation, and go-to-market activity across internal and external teams

Fulltime

Regional Development Underwriter

Due to growth and expansion within their commercial offering, this well regarded...

Location

United Kingdom , Kent; Essex; South East

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong Property & Liability/commercial underwriting experience, particularly within the mid-market segment
Development underwriting experience is desirable
Track record of successfully cultivating and managing relationships
Strong communicator and excellent diary management
Dip CII or equivalent qualification is also desirable

Job Responsibility

Underwriting mid-market commercial products on a new business basis
Developing and maintaining broker relationships
Ensuring panel/regional growth
Responsible for new business pipelines and attend client visits
Leveraging market expertise to adopt a comprehensive underwriting approach
Identifying new mid-market sectors and enhancing business propositions
Contributing to the identification and acquisition of new business
Driving growth in gross written premiums across mid-market commercial and Property & Liability
Key point for contacts handling referrals, strategy and risk appetite

What we offer

Car allowance

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter

Are you an experienced underwriter seeking an exciting new opportunity? Our clie...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

65000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in senior development underwriting
Strong commercial underwriting and risk assessment background
Success in managing broker relationships and driving growth
Knowledge of market trends and regulatory requirements
Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment skills
Excellent relationship management and negotiation abilities
Commercial acumen to identify and seize business opportunities
Clear, effective communication and analytical thinking

Job Responsibility

Underwrite and grow a profitable book of business
Develop and maintain broker and client relationships
Analyse risk exposure, ensuring competitive pricing and coverage
Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes
Contribute to process improvements and product development

Fulltime

Commercial Development Underwriter

Delivery of budget by securing conversion through high quality lead to quote rat...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 4 years Underwriting experience with a strong ability to forge good relationships and manage stakeholders
A successful track record of high conversion rates through strong trading methods

Job Responsibility

Underwriting of new business, by producing terms and converting business
To develop high quality relationships with Brokers by undertaking frequent Broker visits
To develop trading methods to secure high conversion through successful lead to quote rates
To comply with Binder, procedures and underwriting authority levels
To achieve personal and business objectives
Ensure service standards are achieved
Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation
To take responsibility for complaints ensuring that the company procedures are adhered to
To undertake training in line with agreed objectives and keep up-to-date with technical, legal and market developments
The jobholder will be responsible for adhering to all the Group’s procedures and policies in relation to the identification and management of potential conflicts of interest and for the fair treatment of customers

Fulltime

Regional Development Underwriter – North West

Due to growth and expansion within their commercial offering, this well regarded...

Location

United Kingdom , Homebased

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong Property & Liability/commercial underwriting experience, particularly within the mid-market segment is essential
Development underwriting experience is desirable
Track record of successfully cultivating and managing relationships
Strong communicator and excellent diary management
Possessing a Dip CII or equivalent qualification is also desirable

Job Responsibility

You will be responsible for new business pipelines and attend client visits as needed, taking on the responsibility of underwriting your own caseload
Leveraging your market expertise, you’ll adopt a comprehensive underwriting approach, collaborating with cross-divisional teams
Your role will involve identifying new mid-market sectors and enhancing business propositions
Contribute to the identification and acquisition of new business, driving growth in gross written premiums across mid-market commercial and Property & Liability
Key point for contacts handling referrals, strategy and risk appetite

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – PI

Our client is seeking a candidate who has a deep understanding of the Profession...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; Manchester; York

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong grasp of Professional Indemnity and the ability to underwrite larger, more intricate risks effectively
Comprehensive understanding of the insurance market, industry dynamics, competitors, brokers, and factors influencing market conditions, including soft/hard markets
Preferably ACII qualified or possessing relevant experience that exempts from ACII through FCA guidelines
Outstanding skills in relationship management and sales
Takes the lead on underwriting and sales visits to major clients and prospects
Serves as the primary referral point for larger, more complex cases
Provides coaching and mentorship to less experienced underwriters, focusing on enhancing their underwriting and sales abilities

Job Responsibility

Establishing yourself as a respected underwriter in the region, building strong relationships with brokers
Championing PI in the Northern Region, including providing necessary training to local underwriters and brokers
Coaching less experienced underwriters to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills
Consistently underwriting larger, complex cases profitably
Leading the development and execution of the local underwriting strategy alongside Branch and Regional Underwriting Managers
Taking the lead on underwriting complex risks in your specialised area
Conducting underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects
Ensuring the region meets retention rate targets by personally handling some cases
Increasing submission and conversion rates through targeted client prospecting
Keeping abreast of market shifts and new product launches to stay competitive

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – PI

Our client is seeking a candidate who has a deep understanding of the Profession...

Location

United Kingdom , York; Manchester; Glasgow

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong grasp of Professional Indemnity and the ability to underwrite larger, more intricate risks effectively
Comprehensive understanding of the insurance market, industry dynamics, competitors, brokers, and factors influencing market conditions, including soft/hard markets
Preferably ACII qualified or possessing relevant experience that exempts from ACII through FCA guidelines
Outstanding skills in relationship management and sales
Takes the lead on underwriting and sales visits to major clients and prospects
Serves as the primary referral point for larger, more complex cases
Provides coaching and mentorship to less experienced underwriters, focusing on enhancing their underwriting and sales abilities

Job Responsibility

Establishing yourself as a respected underwriter in the region, building strong relationships with brokers
Championing PI in the Northern Region, including providing necessary training to local underwriters and brokers
Coaching less experienced underwriters to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills
Consistently underwriting larger, complex cases profitably
Leading the development and execution of the local underwriting strategy alongside Branch and Regional Underwriting Managers
Taking the lead on underwriting complex risks in your specialised area
Conducting underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects
Ensuring the region meets retention rate targets by personally handling some cases
Increasing submission and conversion rates through targeted client prospecting
Keeping abreast of market shifts and new product launches to stay competitive

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Development Underwriter – Property Owners

We are seeking a talented and experienced Development Underwriter with expertise...

Location

United Kingdom , Croydon

Salary:

55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of underwriting experience with a focus on property owners
Strong knowledge of property owners underwriting guidelines and practices
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Effective communication and negotiation abilities
Cert CII preferred but not a requirement

Job Responsibility

Analyse and evaluate property owners insurance risks to determine potential profitability
Underwrite new and renewal property owners business within designated authority levels
Develop and maintain productive relationships with brokers and clients
Engaging with brokers and clients to gather necessary information for underwriting
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
Monitor industry trends and market developments to make informed underwriting decisions
Provide exceptional customer service and support to clients and brokers

Fulltime

Development Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
October 02, 2025

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