New Business Commercial Underwriter

Arch; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch is seeking an experienced Underwriter to deliver efficient case underwriting services. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial insurance with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. This role involves generating new business, meeting financial targets, and collaborating within the organization to enhance business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in underwriting required.
• Experience in Commercial Insurance industry preferred.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business while managing risk selection.
• Maintain relationships with broking partners.
• Achieve financial targets and operational efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Sales skills

Risk perception

Interpersonal skills

Education

A level standard

Cert CII

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary and Purpose

To achieve income and profit objectives through the delivery of an efficient case underwriting service to brokers through regular broker development, supporting the technical management of the account in conjunction with UKR strategy, financial plan and personal objectives.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Generate New Business whilst writing within risk selection, appetite and authority.

• Adherence to the 4 Call Process to maximise opportunities arising

• Achieve Bottom Line, Top Line and Expense targets by managing and operating to the Key Performer Indicators of NUH.

• Enhance Arch’s standing and presence by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with broking partners.

• Display strong negotiation skills that aide conversion and relationships with our key brokers.

• Maintain and enhance personal knowledge of relevant technical topics.

• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, most notably the UKR regional offices and teams within the National Underwriting Hub.

Role Requirements & Skills

• Ideally at least 5 years’ experience in underwriting
• 2 years’ New Business underwriting preferred
• Proven track record in developing broker relationships
• Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
• Effective selling skills
• Demonstrates a range of influencing and negotiation approaches
• Risk perception/Risk selection skills
• Pricing of risk accordingly
• Successfully developing effective trading relationships
• Consistent achieving of goals and objectives
• Experience working across functions / matrix organisation to collaborate and build strong relationships
• Operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Clear and effective communication

Qualifications

• Minimum A level standard preferred

• Professional Certification – progress towards Cert CII preferred

Experience

The job holder will ideally have experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.

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