New Business P&C Underwriter

Arch; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Combined Underwriter to achieve income and profit objectives through efficient case underwriting and strong broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of underwriting experience and a proactive approach to business development. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and effective communication to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in underwriting.
• Experience in the Commercial Insurance industry is preferred.
• Full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Generate Property & Casualty New Business.
• Achieve Bottom Line, Top Line and Expense targets.
• Establish strong relationships with brokers.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationships

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Sales skills

Education

Minimum 3 Scottish Highers / A Level standard

Progress towards ACII preferred

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℠.

The Position

We are looking for a Commercial Combined Underwriter to join the team here at Arch in Glasgow. This role will achieve income and profit objectives through the delivery of an efficient case underwriting service to brokers through regular on-site broker development, supporting the technical management of the regional account in conjunction with the regional strategy, financial plan and personal objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate Property & Casualty New Business whilst writing within risk selection, appetite and underwriting 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 Performance Indicators of the region
• Enhance Arch's standing and presence locally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at the Region's most important brokers.
• Display strong negotiation skills that aid conversion and relationships with our key brokers.
• Contribute to the technical knowledge of the company by feeding back technical and commercial market intelligence to the Regional Manager and wider team
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially with the claims and surveyor teams, when required.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in underwriting
• New Business Underwriting preferred
• Proven broker relationships
• Proven Track Record in underwriting development
• Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
• Effective selling 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

Desired Skills/Experience

• The job holder will have at least 2 years' experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner

Education

• Minimum 3 Scottish Highers / A Level standard
• Professional Certification - progress towards ACII preferred
• Full clean driving license

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