Senior Commercial Development Underwriter

Lawes Consulting Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawes Consulting Group in London is seeking an experienced commercial underwriter for a permanent, full-time role. The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office) with home‑based flexibility, ownership of a broker panel, and close collaboration with senior management to shape underwriting strategy.

You will assess SME and mid‑market accounts, underwrite new risks, and manage renewals, while nurturing broker relationships across London and the South East.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience
• Strong understanding of underwriting operations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Comfortable working independently in a home-based environment

Responsibilities

• Identify and underwrite new commercial risks — property & liability
• Review and analyse renewals and endorsements
• Manage workflow and ensure timely processing
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries
• Maintain and develop strong broker relationships, including visits when required
• Stay up to date with regulations and underwriting standards
• Support wider business initiatives and projects

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Education

CII qualification preferred

Job description

Location: London - Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Employment Type: Permanent

Full Time | Salary: £80,000 per annum +

Role overview

Lawes are currently working with a leading MGA who due to expansion have an exciting opportunity offering flexibility, autonomy, home‑based working and genuine career progression.

If you are an experienced commercial development underwriter who thrives on building and strengthening broker relationships while delivering exceptional service, this one should be on your radar.

Why This Role Stands Out

• You’ll take ownership of an established key broker panel, make confident underwriting decisions, and act as a trusted partner to brokers across London and the South East. You’ll enjoy the freedom of a home-based setup while working closely with a management team that genuinely values your input.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and underwrite new commercial risks — property & liability
• Review and analyse renewals and endorsements
• Manage workflow and ensure timely processing
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries
• Maintain and develop strong broker relationships, including visits when required
• Stay up to date with regulations and underwriting standards
• Support wider business initiatives and projects

Experience

• 5+ years’ commercial underwriting experience
• Strong understanding of underwriting operations
• Confident analytical and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability
• Comfortable working independently in a local/home based environment
• Progress toward CII preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and a proactive mindset
• Assess and underwrite SME and mid‑market accounts
• Strengthen and grow broker relationships
• Resolve underwriting queries with the wider team