P&C Underwriter

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

Job summary

An insurance recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Property and Casualty Underwriter in Greater Manchester. The role involves managing underwriting performance, building broker relationships, and contributing to team development. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in underwriting and strong analytical skills. Hybrid working offers flexibility between office presence and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Property & Casualty commercial underwriting.
• In-depth understanding of insurance market dynamics.
• Skilled in making sound underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage underwriting performance for assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Make informed, data-led underwriting decisions.

Skills

Strong communicator

Commercially aware

Analytical mindset

Adaptable and resilient

Comfortable using data

Education

Dip CII qualification

Job description

Overview

Job title: Property and Casualty Underwriter

Location: Greater Manchester – Hybrid working with regular office presence and flexibility for remote work and client visits

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Mid-Market Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our client’s growing commercial insurance team. This role focuses on underwriting performance, broker engagement, and improving technical and trading capability across the branch.

• Manage underwriting performance and financial outcomes for assigned accounts and brokers
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to drive business growth
• Make informed, data-led underwriting decisions
• Deliver profitable new business across key markets
• Support the development of junior underwriters through coaching
• Monitor account performance and take corrective actions as needed
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency

Day-to-day

• Work with the National Trading Centre to support broker partnerships
• Use digital tools and mobile tech to support underwriting decisions
• Attend client meetings and industry events
• Split time between office, remote working, and broker visits
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to meet business goals

Experience

• Minimum two years’ experience in Property & Casualty commercial underwriting, with strong trading skills and proven risk assessment ability
• In-depth understanding of insurance market dynamics and broker/insurer relationships
• Skilled in making sound underwriting decisions across varied and complex risks
• Experience mentoring or coaching team members to support their development
• Dip CII qualification, or actively working towards it is advantageous

Skills

• Strong communicator with proven relationship-building ability
• Commercially aware with sound negotiation and trading skills
• Analytical mindset with strong risk assessment skills
• Adaptable and resilient, with a drive to improve processes
• Comfortable using data and digital tools in day-to-day work

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07889 672 926 or email us at [e-mail]

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