New Business Underwriter – P&C

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance company is seeking a talented New Business Underwriter to join their growing team in Bristol. This role involves generating new business, maintaining broker relationships, and contributing to the technical management of the regional portfolio. Ideal candidates will have a proven underwriting background and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting development within the P&C market.
• Experience in the Commercial Insurance industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and structured work approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business within risk selection and authority parameters.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers.
• Collaborate with claims and survey teams as needed.

Skills

Effective selling skills

Risk perception and selection abilities

Operational effectiveness and efficiency

Job description

Lawes is pleased to be working alongside a well-established insurance company to fill a key position in their growing team. We are seeking a talented Underwriter to join our client’s team in Bristol. As a New Business Underwriter, you will play a key role in meeting income and profit targets by efficiently managing case underwriting and fostering relationships with brokers. This position provides the chance to contribute to the technical management of the regional portfolio and strengthen the company’s presence in the local market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate new business within risk selection and authority parameters
• Establish and maintain strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at important brokers
• Display strong negotiation skills to enhance conversion and relationships with key brokers
• Contribute to the technical knowledge of the company by providing market intelligence to the Regional Director & wider team
• Collaborate with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required

DAY-TO-DAY

• Develop and maintain broker relationships
• Negotiate effectively and flexibly
• Collaborate across functions to build strong relationships
• Communicate clearly and effectively

EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in underwriting development within the P&C market
• Experience in the Commercial Insurance industry
• Strong interpersonal skills and structured work approach

SKILLS

• Effective selling skills
• Risk perception and selection abilities
• Consistent achievement of goals and objectives
• Operational effectiveness and efficiency
• If you are a professional with a proven track record in underwriting development and a passion for achieving results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

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