Underwriter Existing Business P&C

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is looking for an Entry-Level Underwriter in their Bristol branch. This position involves underwriting insurance cases, building broker relationships, and achieving income and profit targets. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in commercial insurance and strong negotiation skills. This is a full-time role offering a strategic opportunity in the insurance field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Strong track record in underwriting and broker relationship management.
• Ability to price risk appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Service existing business and underwrite within risk selection.
• Achieve income and profit objectives through underwriting.
• Build relationships with key brokers to enhance local presence.

Skills

Broker relationship management

Negotiation skills

Risk perception and selection

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary And Purpose

We are expanding our Bristol branch as part of our strategic growth ambitions for 2026, and are looking for a talented individual to join our team.

This role is focused on achieving income and profit objectives by delivering an efficient case underwriting service to brokers. You’ll be actively involved in on‑site broker development, supporting the technical management of the regional account in line with our regional strategy, financial plan, and personal objectives.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Service existing business while underwriting within risk selection, appetite, and authority.
• Follow the 4 Call Process to maximise opportunities.
• Achieve bottom line, top line, and expense targets by managing to the region’s Key Performance Indicators.
• Enhance Arch’s local presence by building strong relationships with key directors and staff at the region’s most important brokers.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to support conversion and broker relationships.
• Maintain and develop personal technical knowledge.
• Share technical and commercial market intelligence with the Regional Director and wider team.
• Collaborate with other departments, especially claims and survey teams, when needed.

Role Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Experience in renewals/existing business underwriting is preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain broker relationships.
• Strong underwriting track record.
• Flexible and effective negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, organised, and planned manner.
• Strong risk perception and selection capabilities.
• Ability to price risk appropriately.
• Demonstrated success in developing trading relationships.
• Consistent achievement of goals and objectives.
• Experience working across functions in a matrix organisation.
• Operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Experience

Ideally at least 2 years’ experience in the commercial insurance industry.

Location

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Insurance

14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd