Senior Underwriter - New Business P&C

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 PurposeWe are looking to hire an experienced Senior New Business Underwriter to the team in Leeds.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 ResponsibilitiesAchieve 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 and wider team.Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.Role Requirements and Skills2 Year New Business Underwriting preferredProven broker relationshipsProven Track Record in Underwriting DevelopmentAbility to negotiate flexibly and appropriatelyEffective selling skillsDemonstrates a range of influencing and negotiation approachesRisk perception/Risk selection skillsPricing of risk accordinglySuccessfully developing effective trading relationshipsConsistent achieving of goals and objectivesExperience working across functions / matrix organisation to collaborate and build strong relationshipsOperational effectiveness and efficiencyClear and effective communicationQualifications

Minimum A level standard preferredProfessional Certification – progress towards ACII preferredFull clean driving licenceExperience

The job holder will have experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our

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