Underwriter

Arch; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking an experienced underwriter to deliver efficient case underwriting, aligning decisions with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements. You will work with brokers and internal teams to meet divisional targets.

The role emphasizes maintaining records, adhering to processes, and developing strong trading relationships across the UK broker network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' underwriting experience.
• Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately.
• Effective selling and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases (renewal and/or new business) within appetite and authority.
• Handle referrals for underwriters/apprentices with less experience.
• Maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions.
• Follow prescribed processes and standard work.
• Contribute to QA procedures and case reviews as required.
• Aim for divisional retention, conversion, rate and loss ratio targets.
• Build relationships with broking partners to enhance Arch’s presence.
• Collaborate with UKR regional offices and other parts of the organisation.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Sales skills

Organization

Risk assessment

Pricing

Stakeholder management

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 efficient case underwriting, ensuring that all underwriting decisions align with internal guidelines, appetite and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to achieve divisional strategy, financial plan and personal objectives.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage own cases (renewal and/or new business), writing within appetite, and underwriting authority.
• Handle referral cases for Underwriters/Apprentices with less experience, whilst adhering to individual authority level.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of underwriting decisions.
• Adopt and adhere to company and NUH prescribed processes and best practice / standard work.
• Support the Company’s QA procedures by conducting case reviews, when required, to ensure that technical procedures and standards are followed.
• Work towards divisional retention, conversion, rate and loss ratio targets.
• Enhance Arch’s standing and presence nationally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with broking partners.
• Display strong negotiation skills that aide conversion and relationships with all 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.

Role Requirements and Skills

Skills / Competencies

• At least 2 years' experience in underwriting
• Being able to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
• Effective selling skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Risk Perception
• Pricing of risk accordingly
• Successfully developing effective trading relationships
• Consistently achieving 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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