Senior Regional Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider seeks a Senior Regional Underwriter in Bristol to enhance underwriting capabilities, focusing on Property and Liability products. This key role involves building broker relationships, underwriting complex risks, and supporting regional strategies, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven background in underwriting within the commercial insurance market.
• Experience with regional broker networks and delivering underwriting results.
• Strong track record in underwriting complex and non-standard risks.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with brokers.
• Underwrite complex and high-value risks.
• Support the regional business plan through effective risk selection.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Risk Assessment

Communication

Job description

We are working on behalf of a well-established insurance provider to appoint a Senior Regional Underwriter to their regional team based in Bristol.

This is a key hire aimed at strengthening underwriting capability across the region, with a specific focus on Property and Liability products. The role plays a vital part in driving profitable growth, enhancing broker relationships, and supporting the wider regional strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and manage long-term relationships with a defined broker panel to drive new and profitable business
• Underwrite complex and high-value risks, maintaining high standards of technical accuracy and governance
• Support the development and execution of the regional business plan through effective risk selection and pricing strategies
• Act as a technical referral point for junior underwriters, supporting capability development across the region
• Partner with the Regional Management team to shape and grow the distribution footprint, targeting strategic brokers and accounts
• Ensure compliance with internal underwriting standards and risk frameworks while remaining commercially agile

DAY-TO-DAY

• Engage regularly with brokers across the region to support new and existing business
• Review and assess complex underwriting submissions, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with risk appetite
• Liaise with brokers on live cases, providing guidance and negotiating terms
• Participate in regional strategy meetings, contributing insights to shape business direction
• Provide mentorship and support to junior underwriters, helping build team capability
• Combine independent decision-making with team collaboration and stakeholder interaction

EXPERIENCE

• Proven background in underwriting within the commercial insurance market, ideally with a focus on Commercial products
• Experience working with regional broker networks and delivering underwriting results in line with financial targets
• Strong track record of underwriting complex and non-standard risks, with demonstrable commercial awareness
• Previous involvement in supporting or mentoring junior underwriting staff is desirable

SKILLS

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a commercial mindset
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities and broker engagement experience
• Confident, considered decision-maker with sound risk assessment skills
• Technically proficient, with a clear understanding of governance, risk, and underwriting standards
• Adaptable, proactive, and customer-focused, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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