Property Underwriting Manager

Job title: Property Underwriting Manager

Salary: £60,000 DOE

Location: Essex

PURPOSE OF ROLE 

Partnering with a well-regarded insurance company, we are searching for a Property Underwriting Manager to bring expertise and value to their operations. In this role, you will lead the Real Estate technical team, ensuring profitability and strategic growth across all property lines. You will oversee underwriting decisions, analyse pricing data, and develop strategies to enhance business performance. Supporting the Head of Property, you will drive income and retention targets while maintaining strong risk management and underwriting standards.

EXPERIENCE 

• Strong background in Property Underwriting, with proven leadership experience
• Candidates with experience as a Property Broking Manager will also be considered

SKILLS 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in IT and underwriting systems

DAY-TO-DAY 

• Lead and manage a Property team of 7, providing strategic direction and support
• Provide leadership to Senior Technical and Senior Development Underwriters
• Analyse Management Information (MI) and pricing data to develop profitability strategies
• Support the claims function with underwriting referrals
• Prepare reports for carriers and represent the company at carrier meetings
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting trading processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07458 162 847 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk