Senior Commercial Trading Underwriter
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Development Underwriter - Commercial Lines
Location: London (Home Based)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector.
This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.
The Role
*Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs
*Build and develop strong broker relationships across the South West region
*Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence
*Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team
*Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements
*Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner
*Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy
About You
Essential:
*Minimum 3-5 years’ commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty)
*Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills
*Excellent communication and influencing ability
*Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills
*Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
*Cert CII qualified; ACII or working towards preferred
Desirable:
*Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
*Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters
You will bring commercial acumen, technical confidence, and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Benefits
*Competitive salary (up to £90,000 DOE)
*Private healthcare
*Generous pension scheme
*Strong career development opportunities
Contact Expert:
Jon Hunt, Regional Director on
Email:
Location: London (Home Based)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector.
This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.
The Role
*Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs
*Build and develop strong broker relationships across the South West region
*Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence
*Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team
*Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements
*Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner
*Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy
About You
Essential:
*Minimum 3-5 years’ commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty)
*Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills
*Excellent communication and influencing ability
*Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills
*Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
*Cert CII qualified; ACII or working towards preferred
Desirable:
*Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
*Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters
You will bring commercial acumen, technical confidence, and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Benefits
*Competitive salary (up to £90,000 DOE)
*Private healthcare
*Generous pension scheme
*Strong career development opportunities
Contact Expert:
Jon Hunt, Regional Director on
Email:
Job number 3456876
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Lawes Insurance Recruitment
Lawes Consulting Group was founded in 2002 by Steven Lawes and Lee Spink; providing Multi award winning recruitment solutions specialising within the ...