Senior Underwriter - New Business P&C

OverviewSenior Underwriter - New Business PandC role at Arch Insurance (UK) Limited, based in Leeds.

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 Responsibilities

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 and wider team.

Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.

Role Requirements and Skills

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 experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

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