New Business Underwriter (P&C)

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive insurance company in Glasgow is seeking a dynamic P&C Commercial Underwriter to join their team. You will underwrite new business, build broker relationships, and make data-informed decisions to drive growth in the mid-market space. A solid background in P&C underwriting and experience with SME/mid-market risks are essential. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to team performance and market visibility.

Qualifications

• Solid P&C underwriting background—insurer or broker side.
• Experienced in writing and negotiating new business.
• Proven ability to work to targets in a trading role.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable new business across Property & Casualty lines.
• Build strong, lasting broker relationships.
• Make confident, data-informed decisions at pace.
• Deliver against growth and service targets.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of property and casualty products

Confident communicator

Commercially sharp

Skilled at using data to back decisions

Education

Working toward or holding ACII

Job description

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

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