New Business Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawes Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Development Underwriter to join our insurance practice in the SME sector. The role focuses on building strong broker relationships and delivering high‑quality underwriting services within delegated authority.

The candidate will manage a portfolio of new business, prioritize service levels, and work closely with Business Development Managers to improve broker engagement and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ underwriting experience within commercial insurance (property/casualty).
• Cert CII or working towards ACII.
• Experience within a similar delegated authority environment.
• Advanced progression toward ACII preferred.
• A positive, professional attitude when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and underwriting new business quotations across a range of commercial products, ensuring alignment with underwriting appetite and service level agreements.
• Handling queries efficiently and professionally to support brokers and internal teams.
• Maintaining regular communication with Business Development Managers to strengthen broker relationships.
• Acting as a referral point for colleagues with lower underwriting authority.
• Collaborating closely with the wider team to ensure work is completed within agreed SLAs and service standards.
• Responding to broker calls in a professional, friendly and solutions‑focused manner.
• Operating within delegated underwriting authority and following internal guidelines, escalating where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to wider business goals.
• Ensuring compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and all regulatory expectations.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Deal delegation

Education

Cert CII

ACII

Job description

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Development Underwriter to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys building strong broker relationships and delivering high‑quality underwriting service within the SME sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of new business, with a strong emphasis on service, trading and broker engagement. This position suits someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is confident making underwriting decisions within delegated authority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing and underwriting new business quotations across a range of commercial products, ensuring alignment with underwriting appetite and service level agreements
• Handling queries efficiently and professionally to support brokers and internal teams
• Maintaining regular communication with Business Development Managers to strengthen broker relationships
• Acting as a referral point for colleagues with lower underwriting authority
• Collaborating closely with the wider team to ensure work is completed within agreed SLAs and service standards
• Responding to broker calls in a professional, friendly and solutions‑focused manner
• Operating within delegated underwriting authority and following internal guidelines, escalating where appropriate
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to wider business goals.
• Ensuring compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and all regulatory expectations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Self‑motivated with strong influencing and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Organised and detail‑focused, ensuring processes and procedures are followed
• Able to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach
• Minimum 2 years’ underwriting experience within commercial insurance (property/casualty)
• Cert CII or working towards ACII
• Experience within a similar delegated authority environment
• Advanced progression toward ACII preferred
• Additional Requirements
• A positive, professional attitude when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Reliable and dependable work ethic
• Commitment to upholding company values and contributing to a strong market reputation