Strategic Regional Underwriting Leader

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager in the UK to lead multiple underwriting teams, drive regulatory compliance, and manage regional case portfolios. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement with brokers.

The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years in technical underwriting, with chartered or degree qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting, coordinating, and completing audits and ensuring regulatory and internal standards.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting processes, including case and portfolio allocation for complex/large cases.
• Analytical skills for producing and interpreting performance reports and leading data-driven decisions.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, with staff development and recruitment support.
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and driving strategic projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Audit and Compliance Oversight: coordinate audits, ensure audit action closure and regulatory compliance.
• Case and Portfolio Management: oversee allocation, review, renewals, large/complex cases, and claims tracking.
• Leadership and Collaboration: mentor underwriters, manage authorities, lead meetings and foster teamwork.
• Reporting and Performance Monitoring: produce reports on rates, loss ratios, and KPIs; present to management.
• Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives: drive enhancements, budgeting, broker engagement, and project planning.

Skills

Audit & compliance oversight

Underwriting processes

Leadership & team management

Data-driven decision making

Budgeting & planning

Regulatory awareness

Education

A level standard

CII qualifications

University degree desirable

Job description

Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager in the UK to lead multiple underwriting teams, drive regulatory compliance, and manage regional case portfolios. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement with brokers.

The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years in technical underwriting, with chartered or degree qualifications preferred.