Commercial Underwriter — Drive Growth & Broker Relationships

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is seeking an experienced underwriter to drive income and profit through efficient case underwriting, ensuring decisions align with appetite, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to achieve divisional strategy and objectives.

Role involves managing cases, handling referrals, maintaining records, and upholding procedures, with strong emphasis on relationship building and achieving targets across national

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Insurance industry is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Structured, organised, and proactive working style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases (renewal and/or new business) within appetite with underwriting authority.
• Handle referrals for more junior underwriters/apprentices following approval limits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of underwriting decisions.
• Adhere to company and NUH prescribed processes and standards.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Negotiation skills

Sales skills

Organisational skills

Risk perception

Pricing risk

Relationship building

Goals achievement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

A level or higher

Cert CII (progress towards)

Job description

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is seeking an experienced underwriter to drive income and profit through efficient case underwriting, ensuring decisions align with appetite, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to achieve divisional strategy and objectives.

Role involves managing cases, handling referrals, maintaining records, and upholding procedures, with strong emphasis on relationship building and achieving targets across national