Development Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawes Consulting Group is seeking a Development Underwriter in the South West to join a growing insurance business. The role focuses on developing and growing a profitable book of business, with coverage across multiple commercial lines and strong broker relationships.

Hybrid/flexible pattern, with market visibility in the South West. The ideal candidate will have robust underwriting experience, a commercial mindset, and the drive to win new business through broker partnerships, while delivering

Qualifications

• Strong commercial underwriting across one or more product lines.
• Proven track record in business development and portfolio growth.
• Excellent broker and intermediary relationships across the South West.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge with a commercial mindset.
• Experience across Property, Casualty, Motor, SME, Commercial Combined or other commercial classes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a profitable book of business.
• Build and strengthen broker relationships across the South West.
• Identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business.
• Apply strong underwriting skills across multiple product lines.
• Demonstrate a proactive, results‑driven approach in the market.

Skills

Underwriting

Business development

Broker relationships

Portfolio growth

Technical underwriting

Commercial lines

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Development Underwriter to join a growing insurance business across the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced underwriter who is commercially minded, confident dealing with brokers and, most importantly, has a proven ability to develop and grow a profitable book of business.

You don't need to be tied to one specific product line. We're open to candidates with experience across multiple classes of commercial insurance who can demonstrate that they are a strong developer with the drive to build relationships and win business.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Development Underwriters who have:

• Strong commercial underwriting experience across one or multiple product lines.
• A proven track record of business development and portfolio growth.
• Excellent broker and intermediary relationships across the South West.
• The ability to identify opportunities and turn them into profitable business.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge combined with a genuine commercial mindset.
• Experience across areas such as Property, Casualty, Motor, SME, Commercial Combined, Financial Lines or other commercial classes.
• The confidence to develop new broker relationships while strengthening existing partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ambition to make a real impact.

The Person

This role is less about ticking a specific product box and more about what you can deliver.

If you're a confident underwriter who enjoys getting out into the market, building broker relationships, spotting opportunities and growing a profitable book, we want to hear from you.

If you're a strong developer with a commercial mindset, your experience could be transferable.