Lead Underwriter – P&C

Lead P&C Underwriter – East Anglia

Location: East Anglia (Hybrid Working Available)
Career Area: Underwriting
Salary: Dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced Lead Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter to join a leading insurer. This senior role focuses on managing and growing an existing commercial P&C portfolio, delivering profitable outcomes, and strengthening broker relationships in the East Anglia region.

This role offers flexible working, with a mix of remote and office-based days. You may be expected to work at least two days per week in the East Anglia office, attend client meetings, or industry events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the management and growth of a portfolio of complex commercial P&C risks.
• Deliver profitable underwriting results through effective account and portfolio management.
• Act as a senior referral point, providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior underwriters.
• Influence and embed underwriting philosophy to achieve financial and strategic objectives.
• Support financial planning, performance monitoring, and analysis of underwriting trends.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to secure and retain key accounts.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience underwriting complex commercial P&C risks.
• Proven track record managing and growing UK commercial P&C portfolios.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with brokers and key stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial judgment, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Professional qualifications (ACII or equivalent) preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Additional Information

• Must be eligible and authorised to work in the UK.
• This role is subject to Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) compliance and pre-employment screening.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual company and performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Wellbeing services and employee discount schemes

Contact:
Emily Doull-Reeves, Associate Director – Underwriting on 07889 672926
admin@lawesgroup.co.uk

Applications may close earlier than advertised due to high interest.