Underwriter Existing Business P&C

Arch; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Bristol is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting, with a strong focus on broker relationships and negotiation skills. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment focused on achieving income and profit objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Experience in renewals/existing business underwriting preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing trading relationships.

Responsibilities

• Service existing business while underwriting within risk selection.
• Achieve bottom line and expense targets managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Enhance local presence by building relationships with brokers.

Skills

Commercial insurance underwriting experience

Broker relationship building

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk perception and selection

Organisational skills

Communication skills

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

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial insurance underwriting who is looking to grow their career in a dynamic and expanding regional office.

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

Skills / Competencies

• 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.

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.