Job title: Property & Casualty Underwriter Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Location: Southampton PURPOSE OF ROLE Lawes Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading composite insurer to recruit a Property & Casualty Underwriter, based in their Southampton office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriter to manage and grow a diverse portfolio of Property and Casualty risks, working closely with both national and independent brokers across the region. RESPONSIBILITIES Underwrite new and renewal business across core Property and Casualty lines Evaluate risk and apply sound underwriting judgment to deliver profitable decisions Develop and maintain strong trading relationships with national and independent brokers Support the achievement of regional growth and retention objectives Ensure underwriting activity aligns with internal governance standards and regulatory compliance Provide technical input on complex or non-standard risks where needed Work collaboratively with internal departments such as claims, risk, and actuarial DAY-TO-DAY Office-based in Southampton, handling a varied portfolio of P&C cases Assess submissions, negotiate terms, and make informed underwriting decisions Engage with brokers to secure new business and retain existing accounts Use underwriting systems and pricing tools to manage casework efficiently Identify and develop new business opportunities within appetite Contribute to underwriting initiatives and team discussions around strategy and performance EXPERIENCE Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Property and Casualty underwriting Proven background in assessing and trading P&C risks Experience working with a mix of national and independent brokers Solid understanding of the UK P&C insurance market SKILLS Strong technical expertise in Property and Casualty insurance products Effective communicator with strong broker relationship skills Commercially focused, with the ability to balance risk and opportunity Confident in decision-making and prioritising workload Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently within a team environment If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on or email us at