Underwriter

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is looking for an experienced underwriter to achieve income and profit objectives through efficient underwriting services in Manchester. The role involves building strong broker relationships and contributing to technical knowledge within the team.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong negotiation skills, and a structured, organized work approach. A full clean driving license and professional certification progress towards ACII are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in underwriting.
• 2 Year New Business Underwriting preferred.
• Proven broker relationships.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve income and profit objectives through efficient underwriting service.
• Maximise opportunities arising from the 4 Call Process.
• Maintain strong relationships with key brokers.
• Contribute technical knowledge to the organisation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Selling skills

Risk perception

Communication skills

Education

A level standard preferred

Job description

Role Summary

To 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.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• 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 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 aide conversion and relationships with our key brokers.
• Maintain and enhance personal knowledge of relevant technical issues.
• Contribute to the technical knowledge of the Company by feeding back technical and commercial market intelligence to the Regional Director & wider team.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.

Role Requirements & Skills

• At least 5 years' experience in underwriting
• 2 Year New Business Underwriting preferred
• Proven broker relationships
• Proven Track Record in Underwriting Development
• 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 ACII preferred
• Full clean driving licence

Experience

• The job holder will have at least 5 years’ experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.