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Underwriting

Specialist underwriting recruitment connecting skilled professionals with leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyd's market organisations across the UK.

At Lawes Consulting Group, we support both clients and candidates across the full underwriting landscape, delivering expert hiring solutions and career opportunities at every level of the market.

​Underwriting Recruitment Expertise

Underwriting sits at the heart of the insurance industry, requiring professionals who can assess complex risks, apply sound technical judgement and make decisions that directly impact business performance. Demand for skilled underwriters continues to grow across personal lines, commercial, specialty and reinsurance markets, making access to the right talent more important than ever. At Lawes Consulting Group, we specialise in underwriting recruitment across the full spectrum of the market, from entry-level underwriting assistants through to senior underwriters, portfolio managers and underwriting directors.

Our consultants bring genuine market knowledge to every assignment. We understand the technical demands of different underwriting disciplines, the nuances of Lloyd's and the London Market, and the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in modern underwriting environments. This depth of understanding allows us to identify candidates who not only meet the technical brief but who will thrive within your specific business culture and strategy.

Supporting Clients

For hiring organisations, we provide access to a strong pipeline of underwriting talent across all classes of business, including Property, Casualty, Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Financial Lines and Specialty. Whether you are looking to strengthen an existing team, build out a new underwriting function or make a senior strategic hire, we take a consultative approach to ensure every placement delivers long-term value.

Supporting Candidates

For underwriting professionals, we offer access to some of the most respected insurers, MGAs, Lloyd's syndicates and reinsurers in the market. Whether you are looking for your next step up, a move into a new class of business or a more senior leadership opportunity, our team will work with you to identify the right fit for your skills, ambitions and career goals.

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What underwriting roles do you recruit for?

We recruit across a wide range of underwriting positions, including Underwriting Assistants, Junior Underwriters, Underwriters, Senior Underwriters, Development Underwriters, Technical Underwriters, Trading Underwriters, Portfolio Managers and Underwriting Directors.

What classes of business do you cover?

We recruit across all major classes, including Property, Casualty, Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Financial Lines, Professional Indemnity, Specialty and Reinsurance, across both the Lloyd's and London Market and the wider UK insurance market.

Do you recruit for Lloyd's and London Market underwriting roles?

Yes. We have strong relationships with Lloyd's syndicates, managing agents and London Market insurers, and regularly place underwriting professionals within these environments.

How do you assess the quality of underwriting candidates?

We combine structured interviews, technical screening and in-depth market knowledge to evaluate candidates on their underwriting expertise, risk assessment capabilities, commercial awareness and cultural fit.

Can you support underwriting hires at senior and leadership level?

Yes. We regularly support organisations with senior and executive-level underwriting appointments, including Head of Underwriting and Underwriting Director searches, using both our active network and targeted search approaches.

How quickly can you fill underwriting vacancies?

Our established networks across the underwriting community allow us to move quickly without compromising on quality. Timelines vary by seniority and specialism, but we aim to deliver a strong shortlist as efficiently as possible.

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