Business Development Underwriter

24 hours ago


Essex, United Kingdom Lawes Insurance Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Regional Growth Manager - Kent | Essex | South East

Purpose of Role:

This leading name in the industry is seeking an experienced commercial underwriter to join their growth team due to expansion within their commercial offering. The role involves underwriting mid-market commercial products on a new business basis, developing and maintaining broker relationships, and ensuring regional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for driving new business pipelines, attending client visits as needed, taking on the responsibility of underwriting your own caseload.
  • Leveraging your market expertise, you'll adopt a comprehensive underwriting approach, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Your role will involve identifying new mid-market sectors and enhancing business propositions.
  • Contribute to the identification and acquisition of new business, driving growth in gross written premiums across mid-market commercial and Property & Liability.
  • You will handle contacts related to referrals, strategy, and risk appetite.

Experience:

  • Strong Property & Liability/commercial underwriting experience, particularly within the mid-market segment, is essential.
  • Development underwriting experience is desirable.
  • You should have a track record of successfully cultivating and managing relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills and diary management are required.
  • You must be a confident communicator, able to lead and influence discussions and decisions with integrity.
  • A Dip CII or equivalent qualification is also desirable.

Estimated Salary: £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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