Senior P&C Underwriter (Existing Business)
Senior P&C Underwriter (Existing Business)
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Job title: Senior Property Casualty Underwriter (existing business)
Salary: 62000
Location: Glasgow - Flexible Hybrid role with around 60% field-based work including office and client visits
PURPOSE OF ROLE
On behalf of our client a leading player in the commercial insurance sector Lawes Consulting is currently recruiting a Senior Commercial Mid-Market P&C Underwriter to help drive profitable growth and strengthen underwriting performance across the mid-market portfolio. This is a high-impact position designed for a seasoned professional with both strategic insight and hands-on underwriting expertise. The ideal candidate will contribute directly to financial results support broker relationships and lead technical excellence within a dynamic fast-paced team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead underwriting activity for a defined portfolio ensuring sustainable profitable growth across new and renewal business
- Cultivate and manage strong commercial relationships with brokers to unlock new business opportunities
- Make data-driven underwriting decisions using modern tools and analytics platforms
- Monitor account-level performance and proactively implement strategies to maintain or improve profitability
- Mentor and support colleagues through knowledge sharing and skill development fostering a high-performance team culture
- Actively support innovation and process improvement championing business transformation initiatives
- Maintain full compliance with regulatory and internal underwriting standards
DAY-TO-DAY
- Liaise regularly with brokers to understand their business needs and offer tailored coverage solutions
- Underwrite complex risks across multiple lines using both experience and available market intelligence
- Work cross-functionally with other business units to ensure alignment of underwriting strategy and overall business goals
- Analyse competitor and market developments to stay ahead of industry trends
- Embrace the use of mobile and digital tools to streamline workflows and increase decision-making efficiency
- Represent the company at industry events and client meetings acting as a trusted market-facing expert
EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience in a Commercial underwriting role ideally with mid-market focus
- Proven ability to deliver on both new business acquisition and profitable account retention
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance products risk profiles and underwriting methodologies
- Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior underwriters or colleagues
- Progress toward Dip CII (or equivalent) is advantageous though not essential
SKILLS
- Strong technical underwriting skills with a solid grasp of risk evaluation and pricing strategies
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
- Commercially minded with effective negotiation and influencing abilities
- Comfortable with data analysis and using technology to inform underwriting decisions
- Adaptable proactive and results-driven with a collaborative approach to teamwork and change
If you have the relevant experience or know someone who does please contact me now on 07or email us at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
