New Business Underwriter (P&C)

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer in Glasgow is seeking a dynamic Commercial New Business Underwriter specializing in Property & Casualty. This role offers the chance to drive growth and build broker relationships in a hybrid work environment, emphasizing strong underwriting capabilities and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Solid P&C underwriting background, insurer or broker side.
• Experience with SME/mid-market risks.
• Proven ability in writing and negotiating new business.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable new business across Property & Casualty lines.
• Build strong, lasting broker relationships.
• Deliver against growth and service targets.

Skills

Technical knowledge of property and casualty products

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Education

ACII

Job description

Job title: Commercial New Business Underwriter – Property & Casualty

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lawes Consulting Group is working with a forward-thinking insurer to find a dynamic P&C Commercial Underwriter to join their Glasgow team. This is a great chance to drive growth and shape how new business is written in the mid-market space. If you’re confident with brokers and commercially switched on, this one’s for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwrite profitable new business across Property & Casualty lines
• Build strong, lasting broker relationships to drive success
• Make confident, data-informed decisions at pace
• Actively contribute to team performance and market visibility
• Deliver against growth and service targets

DAY-TO-DAY

• Meet and trade with brokers, in person and online
• Assess and price new risks within underwriting authority
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver great service
• Track your pipeline, stay on top of market trends, and spot opportunities
• Use mobile tools and insights to inform decisions on the go

EXPERIENCE

• Solid P&C underwriting background-insurer or broker side
• Comfortable with SME/mid-market risks
• Experienced in writing and negotiating new business
• Proven ability to work to targets in a trading role

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Strong technical knowledge of property and casualty products
• Confident communicator and natural relationship builder
• Commercially sharp with a focus on results
• Skilled at using data to back decisions
• Working toward or holding ACII is a bonus

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07458162859or email us at [e-mail]