Lawes Insurance Recruitment

Job title: International Construction Broker Location: London - City PURPOSE OF ROLE My client is seeking an experienced and driven Construction Broker to join their growing team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international construction insurance, ideally with exposure to North American projects, and be equally confident in both client and market-facing roles. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced Lloyd's market environment, handling complex construction risks, developing relationships with underwriters, and delivering bespoke solutions to a global client base. RESPONSIBILITIES Placement and servicing of international construction insurance risks into the Lloyd's and London Market Managing client relationships, understanding their risk profiles, and advising on suitable insurance programmes Engaging directly with underwriters and insurers to negotiate competitive terms Structuring and placing project-specific and annual construction programmes Supporting new business development through client meetings, proposals, and tender responses Staying up to date with market trends, construction risk exposures, and regulatory changes Liaising with internal teams (technical, compliance, claims) to ensure seamless client service EXPERIENCE Proven experience in a construction broking role within the Lloyd's and London Market Strong understanding of international construction projects, with preference given to those with North American project experience Excellent market relationships and negotiation skills Confident communicator - both in client meetings and in the underwriting room Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines

Insurance Industry Sectors: Broking, placing broker, Brokerage, Casualty Overview Lawes are currently partnered with a leading privately owned insurance broker who are recruiting for a Casualty Retail broker to join their team in London. Responsibilities As a Casualty Retail Broker, you will: Design, implement, and deliver insurance programs across all liability lines, including General and Employers' Liability. Develop and maintain strong relationships with markets at both operational and strategic levels. Evaluate clients' risk profiles, business objectives, and exposures to provide tailored advice on coverage, pricing, and retention strategies. Oversee the preparation and issuance of policy documentation, ensuring full compliance with contract certainty requirements. Manage and resolve service-related issues with insurers and third-party providers. Participate in Client Strategy Meetings, providing detailed technical reviews and recommendations for insurance programs. Conduct benchmarking analyses on program limits, coverage structures, and deductibles to guide client decision-making. Monitor developments within the insurance market and communicate relevant insights to colleagues and clients. Contribute to business development initiatives to support revenue growth and client acquisition. Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and bulletins for both internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications To excel in this role, you should possess: ACII Qualification. Extensive experience in insurance placement. Strong relationships with key UK and global insurers. Proven expertise in managing complex global liability placements and multi-national arrangements. Proficiency in producing MRCs and endorsements, with the ability to guide the casualty team. Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to handle challenging conversations. Experience in leading teams and projects. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit diverse audiences. If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact Sharnia now on or email us at

A leading insurance recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Sales Executive in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will drive new business development, engage clients, and contribute to the agency's success. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, providing tailored insurance solutions, and ensuring exceptional client service. The role requires effective communication skills and sales experience, especially in the SME sector. This is a tremendous opportunity to further your career in a reputable and trusted brand.

Overview Join one of the UK's most trusted insurers and help shape the future of commercial broking. We are looking for a Senior Broker to manage the placement of Commercial and Mid-Corporate risks, supporting their nationwide broker panel. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced insurance professional with strong trading and placement skills who thrives on delivering tailored solutions for clients. Responsibilities Managing the placement of new business and renewals across Property and Casualty (with some Motor Trade and Fleet exposure). Supporting their panel with placement strategy, renewal planning, and cross-selling opportunities. Negotiating complex policies, enhancing coverage and securing competitive terms. Reviewing new business pipelines and upcoming renewals to provide technical insight and market support. Attending client meetings and offering expertise in market presentations and submissions. Requirements Experienced Senior Broker or Senior Technical Account Handler with strong trading experience from a major insurer or broker. Deep understanding of the UK commercial insurance market, typically handling risks with premiums of £50,000+. Proven ability to handle complex commercial cases (beyond SME/portal placements). Confident in analysing underwriting information and producing market submissions and presentations. Dip CII qualified (preferred but not essential). Experience placing business in the London Market is a plus. Analytical, proactive, and commercially minded - with a passion for delivering great outcomes for clients and their wider group of offices Experience Experience dealing with mid to high premium commercial insurance cases Proven track record of successful commercial insurance broking Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to deliver against targets Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs across relevant sectors Professional, organised and customer-focused approach Commitment to compliance and delivering good customer outcomes If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact Glenn Youens on or email us at

Job title: Personal Lines Account Handler Salary: to £32,000 Location: Edinburgh Insurance Industry Sectors: Insurance, Personal Lines, Motor, Home, HNW Purpose of role Due to growth, this respected insurance broker has an opportunity for a Personal Lines Advisor to join their office in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate must have experience working with home and motor insurance policies, HNW experience would be advantageous. Responsibilities To act as a Personal Insurance Broker on specific nominated accounts and to support other members of the division on accounts as and when appropriate To manage a range of customer enquiries via telephone, email and post always providing excellent customer service To develop the account through existing client contacts and contribute to maximising growth through converting new business enquiries, cross sale and up sale of relevant ancillary products Provide assistance to the claims department with any relevant claims Updating our client records with accurate information received from insurers including new business, adjustments and renewals Transfer of copy and documents into the client electronic file Maintain good credit control within your client portfolio Advice given meets clients' requirements in all cases and recommendations and reasons documented in all case Experience Experience gained handling private client insurance accounts. The successful candidate will be part of a busy, successful team and will need to be highly motivated and efficient A commitment and willingness to work towards a minimum qualification of Cert CII is required Day-to-day Play a major role in ensuring we give a first-class service to our clients projecting the organisation as a quality company To answer calls from customers, reply to email request or queries as well as completing renewals and new business quotes Converting new business enquiries, cross sale and up sale of relevant ancillary products Administration of new business, MTA's and renewals Skills Highly motivated and efficient Ability to handle a variety of communication channels (telephone, email, post) Strong organisational skills for managing and updating client records Sales-oriented mindset for upselling and cross-selling products Willingness to pursue professional qualifications (Cert CII) If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on or email us at

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid); Salary: Competitive PURPOSE OF ROLE Lawes are looking for an experienced senior liability adjuster who is interested in joining the specialist liability and casualty team of a leading claims management company in Glasgow (hybrid working). This global organisation handles a wide spectrum of liability claims from everyday incidents such as slips and trips to complex cases involving third-party liability in catastrophic events. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining time in their Glasgow offices with the flexibility of working from home. Experience of EL and PL claims essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITES Proactively manage and resolve a diverse portfolio of third-party liability claims, ensuring timely and effective outcomes. Conduct thorough investigations to determine liability, while offering clear guidance and support to policyholders within agreed timeframes. Handle a varied caseload comprising employers' liability and public liability claims, including both report-only and full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) cases. Build and maintain strong client relationships by meeting service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) and engaging with clients and brokers to facilitate efficient claims resolution. Identify and overcome process barriers, taking ownership to resolve issues and gather all necessary documentation to support prompt claim settlement or denial. Contribute to business development initiatives through professional service delivery and stakeholder engagement. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven ability to handle the full range of EL / PL and product liability claims including claims involving third party property damage Extensive experience of writing investigation reports Extensive knowledge of the insurance market, especially liability claims Reputation and technical expertise gained within the adjusting market Strong communication and negotiation skill Good IT skills, with a keen eye for detail Full UK driving licence If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on or email us at

To achieve income and profit objectives through the delivery of an efficient case underwriting service to brokers through regular on-site broker development RESPONSIBILITIES Enhance the company standing and presence locally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at the region's most important brokers. Use strong negotiation skills that aide conversion and relationships with our key brokers. Maintain and enhance market knowledge Continuous improvement of our service and client delivery DAY-TO-DAY Work collaboratively with other parts of the company Display strong negotiation skills that aide conversion and relationships with brokers Maintain and enhance personal knowledge of relevant technical topics EXPERIENCE Strong Commercial Insurance background and the ability to work in a structured, organised and planned manner. SKILLS Pricing of risk accordingly Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately Consistent achievement of goals If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact me now on or email us at CV Upload Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 2 MB.

Location: London PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We're supporting a leading City insurer in their search for a Senior Wordings Counsel for a 4-month FTC. You'll lead on drafting and reviewing insurance wordings and product documents across commercial and SME lines, ensuring clarity, compliance, and supporting underwriters with expert guidance. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the design, technical content, and final production of insurance documentation including Policy Wordings, Evidence of Cover documents, Certificates of Insurance and Reinsurance, IPIDs, Proposal Forms, and promotional/marketing brochures Draft or approve documentation across a wide range of insurance products Provide expert advice and support to underwriters on all matters relating to policy wordings, ensuring adherence to internal protocols and best practice Maintain a comprehensive library of wordings for underwriter use Act as a key member of the Product Oversight Group, providing wordings advice and support for SME products Develop and maintain clear, concise wordings tailored to SME customers Build strong working relationships with underwriters, brokers, coverholders, and internal stakeholders Share market and regulatory guidance regarding policy wordings and exclusionary language with internal teams Support compliance, delegated authority, and underwriting management functions in drafting insurance-specific agreements and documents, including binding authority agreements Deliver training for staff on wordings and product-related matters when required QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Proven experience working in an underwriting, broking, or legal environment Strong knowledge of commercial and SME insurance products across multiple lines of business Understanding of regulatory product governance requirements relating to the creation and management of insurance products, including policy wordings and associated documentation Professional, customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Capacity to contribute constructively to product design and specification for both new and existing business Strong organisational skills, with effective time management and administrative abilities Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on or email us at