Commercial Insurance Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Insurance product discounts

Volunteer days

Career development

Job summary

Lawes Consulting Group in Belfast is seeking an experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our team. You will take ownership of high-value deals and drive profitable growth by building strong broker partnerships and delivering client-focused outcomes.

This pivotal role offers hybrid working, leadership opportunities, and a clear path to career development within a transforming UK commercial insurer environment.

Qualifications

• Strong underwriting expertise across complex Property & Casualty risks at senior or high-performing level.
• Proven track record handling large or technically complex cases with sound judgement and disciplined risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a history of developing broker partnerships that drive growth and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major and high-value deals, securing and retaining strategic accounts that directly accelerate business growth.
• Build deep, trusted relationships with brokers, uncovering new opportunities and strengthening competitive market position.
• Represent the business through in-person meetings, networking, and industry events.
• Support and mentor colleagues, championing high standards of service delivery.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver seamless, client-focused outcomes.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for priority clients, providing tailored and timely support.

Skills

Property & Casualty underwriting

Complex cases handling

Broker relationships

Job description

Are you an experienced Property & Casualty Underwriter looking for a role where your decisions genuinely shape the future of a commercial insurance business?

We are working with a leading UK commercial insurer who is on an ambitious growth journey — and they are looking for an exceptional P&C Underwriter to join their Belfast team.

This is a pivotal role with real visibility. You'll take ownership of complex, high-value deals, build powerful broker relationships, and play a central part in driving profitable growth within a business that is transforming and redefining excellence in the P&C market.

The Role

• Lead on major and high-value deals, securing and retaining strategic accounts that directly accelerate business growth
• Build deep, trusted relationships with brokers, uncovering new opportunities and strengthening competitive market position
• Represent the business through in-person meetings, networking, and industry events
• Support and mentor colleagues, championing high standards of service delivery
• Partner with internal teams to deliver seamless, client-focused outcomes
• Act as a dependable point of contact for priority clients, providing tailored and timely support

What You'll Need

• Strong underwriting expertise across complex Property & Casualty risks, at senior or high-performing level
• Proven track record handling large or technically complex cases with sound judgement and disciplined risk management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong history of developing broker partnerships that drive growth and retention

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours considered
• Contributory pension scheme
• Up to 50% discount on a range of insurance products
• Retail discounts and volunteering days
• Genuine career development and global opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and make a real mark in the UK commercial insurance market.