Job Description
Job title: Senior Property Casualty Underwriter (existing business)
Salary: £62,000
Location: Glasgow - Flexible Hybrid role with around 60% field-based work, including office and client visits
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
If you have the relevant experience or know someone who does, please contact me now on 07458 162 859 or email us at