Senior Underwriter - Manchester, United Kingdom - Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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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 PossibilitySM.

Role Summary and Purpose

We are looking for an Underwriter to join the team here at Arch in Manchester.

This role will 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

Generate New Business whilst writing within risk selection, appetite and authority.
Adherence to the 4 Call Process to maximise opportunities arising
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 & wider team.
Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

Ideally at least 5 years' experience in underwriting
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

Experience

The job holder will ideally have at least 5 years' experience in the Commercial Insurance industry, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.

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