Senior P&C Underwriter (Existing Business)

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Mid-Market P&C Underwriter to drive profitable growth within the mid-market portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant underwriting experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to building broker relationships. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial results while mentoring junior team members and supporting business transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial underwriting role, ideally with mid-market focus.
• Proven ability to deliver on both new business acquisition and profitable account retention.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, risk profiles, and underwriting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting activity for a defined portfolio, ensuring sustainable, profitable growth.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with brokers for new business opportunities.
• Make data-driven underwriting decisions using modern tools and analytics platforms.

Skills

Technical underwriting skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Data analysis

Proactive and results-driven

Education

Dip CII or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE OF ROLE On behalf of our client, a leading player in the commercial insurance sector, Lawes Consulting is currently recruiting a Senior Commercial Mid-Market P&C Underwriter to help drive profitable growth and strengthen underwriting performance across the mid-market portfolio. This is a high-impact position designed for a seasoned professional with both strategic insight and hands-on underwriting expertise. The ideal candidate will contribute directly to financial results, support broker relationships, and lead technical excellence within a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting activity for a defined portfolio, ensuring sustainable, profitable growth across new and renewal business
• Cultivate and manage strong commercial relationships with brokers to unlock new business opportunities
• Make data-driven underwriting decisions using modern tools and analytics platforms
• Monitor account-level performance and proactively implement strategies to maintain or improve profitability
• Mentor and support colleagues through knowledge sharing and skill development, fostering a high-performance team culture
• Actively support innovation and process improvement, championing business transformation initiatives
• Maintain full compliance with regulatory and internal underwriting standards

Day-to-day

• Liaise regularly with brokers to understand their business needs and offer tailored coverage solutions
• Underwrite complex risks across multiple lines, using both experience and available market intelligence
• Work cross-functionally with other business units to ensure alignment of underwriting strategy and overall business goals
• Analyse competitor and market developments to stay ahead of industry trends
• Embrace the use of mobile and digital tools to streamline workflows and increase decision-making efficiency
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings, acting as a trusted market-facing expert

Experience

• Significant experience in a Commercial underwriting role, ideally with mid-market focus
• Proven ability to deliver on both new business acquisition and profitable account retention
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, risk profiles, and underwriting methodologies
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior underwriters or colleagues
• Progress toward Dip CII (or equivalent) is advantageous, though not essential

Skills

• Strong technical underwriting skills, with a solid grasp of risk evaluation and pricing strategies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
• Commercially minded with effective negotiation and influencing abilities
• Comfortable with data analysis and using technology to inform underwriting decisions
• Adaptable, proactive, and results-driven, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and change

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