Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Location: Glasgow

PURPOSE OF ROLE 

We’re working with a prominent insurance company to identify a skilled individual for a critical role. Could this be your next career move? We are looking for a Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter in Glasgow to join an award winning Insurance company . This exciting role will give you the opportunity to shape the business narrative and be a key player in driving its growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Representation – Serve as the primary representative for the company in presenting tailored insurance solutions to Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate clients.

Negotiation – Work directly with clients to negotiate insurance coverage, terms, and pricing to align with their specific requirements.

Pipeline Development – Build and maintain a pipeline of potential new business, focusing on high-quality, qualified growth opportunities.

Large Case Management – Take charge of managing large case processes for new business, ensuring efficiency and alignment with company standards.

Broker Relationships – Develop strong, collaborative relationships with brokers and directly source profitable commercial business opportunities.

Underwriting – Underwrite new business with a focus on profitability, ensuring adherence to established underwriting guidelines and controls.

Distribution Strategy – Create and sustain a strategic distribution and communication plan with influential brokers to support quality market positioning.

Team Support – Support team Underwriters, contributing to their performance through collaboration and mentorship. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Progress toward Dip CII qualification preferred, or equivalent professional experience. 

EXPERIENCE 

• In-depth underwriting expertise within a commercial insurance setting.
• Thorough knowledge of the insurance market and processes within commercial lines operations.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience making informed decisions across diverse technical underwriting scenarios in a commercial context.
• Coaching and development experience in a similar professional environment.

SKILLS 

• High-level trading skills, including strong negotiation abilities and the capacity to build solid broker relationships.
• Practical decision-maker with solid analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with a track record in account monitoring and proactive planning.
• Exceptional skills in risk assessment and risk management.

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07458 162 859 or email us at [e-mail]