Underwriter Existing Business P&C

Arch Capital Group Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. in Bristol is expanding its team and seeking an Underwriter for Existing Business P&C to deliver efficient case underwriting for brokers.

The role focuses on existing book management, renewals, regional profitability, and collaboration with other departments to meet regional objectives. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in commercial insurance underwriting, strong broker relations, and solid pricing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Experience in renewals/existing business underwriting is preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain broker underwriting track record.
• Flexible and effective negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite existing business within risk appetite and authority.
• Follow the 4 Call Process to maximise opportunities.
• Achieve bottom line, top line, and expense targets by managing to KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with key directors and staff at brokers to demonstrate local presence.
• Demonstrate negotiation skills to support broker development and market penetration.
• Share technical and commercial market intelligence with the Regional Director and wider team.
• Collaborate with claims and survey teams when needed.

Skills

Commercial insurance underwriting

Renewals / existing business

Broker relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Structured / organized work

Pricing risk

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Underwriter Existing Business P&C

2026-10-18T00:00:00

Bristol

Bristol

GB

BS1 5

Any

Arch Capital Group

2026-11-17T10:00:34.607

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.
• Build strong relationships with key directors and staff at the region's most important brokers to demonstrate strong local presence.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to support conversion and broker development 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 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 successfully in developing trading achievement of goals and objectives.
• Experience working across functions in a matrix efficiency and effectiveness.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Experience

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

14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd

Summary

• Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
• Type: Full time