Senior Construction Liability Underwriter / Underwriter

Senior Construction Liability Underwriter

Salary: Circa £75,000

UK (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Are you an experienced Construction Liability Underwriter looking for the next step in your career?

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Senior Construction Liability Underwriter to join a growing underwriting team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing a profitable construction-focused liability portfolio across Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Contractors Combined risks.

This role offers real autonomy, strong broker exposure, and the chance to contribute to strategic portfolio growth within a dynamic and ambitious underwriting environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal construction liability business within delegated authority, applying disciplined risk selection and pricing to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

Alongside underwriting, you will support portfolio management, broker development, and continuous improvement of underwriting standards and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal EL / PL / Contractors Combined construction risks
• Apply underwriting appetite and pricing discipline to ensure profitability
• Deliver growth in line with loss ratio and GWP targets
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends or corrective actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national brokers
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within target construction sectors
• Provide technical referral support where required
• Contribute to underwriting guidelines and product development initiatives
• Maintain compliant, audit-ready underwriting files

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience underwriting UK construction liability risks
• Strong knowledge of construction trades and associated liability exposures
• Experience underwriting Employers’ Liability and Public Liability business
• Proven track record of operating within underwriting authority
• Demonstrated ability to build broker relationships and drive new business
• Strong analytical skills and confident decision-making capability
• Commercially focused with a disciplined underwriting approach

What’s On Offer

• A key role within a growing and ambitious underwriting platform
• Real broker engagement and market visibility
• Opportunity to shape portfolio development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working environment

Contact Expert:

Fatima Hammond, Consultant – London Market & South on 0203 727 2319 or 07458 162850

Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk