Underwriter Existing Business P&C
Date: 2026-10-18T00:00:00
Location: Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, GB, BS37 7NE
Application Deadline: 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.
- 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 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, organized, and planned manner.
- Strong risk perception and selection capabilities.
- Ability to price risk and develop trading achievement of goals and objectives.
- Experience working across functions in a matrix for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
Experience
- Ideally at least 2 years' experience in the commercial insurance industry.
Summary
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
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Underwriter Existing Business P&C in Gloucester employer: Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful partnerships within the insurance sector. Located in the UK, our branch provides a supportive environment where high-performance teams can excel and drive impactful results.
