At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite commercial insurance and build strong relationships with brokers.
- Company: Join a collaborative and innovative insurance company in Glasgow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a chance to join a vibrant talent community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex business problems with talented colleagues.
- Qualifications: 2 years of underwriting experience and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
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.
The Position: We are looking for a Commercial Combined Underwriter to join the team here at Arch in Glasgow. 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Generate Property & Casualty New Business whilst writing within risk selection, appetite and underwriting 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 Performance 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 aid conversion and relationships with our key brokers.
- Contribute to the technical knowledge of the company by feeding back technical and commercial market intelligence to the Regional Manager and wider team.
- Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially with the claims and surveyor teams, when required.
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 2 years' experience in underwriting.
- New Business Underwriting preferred.
- Proven broker relationships.
- Proven Track Record in underwriting development.
- Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately.
- Effective selling 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.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- The job holder will have at least 2 years' experience in the Commercial Insurance industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, organised and planned manner.
Education:
- Minimum 3 Scottish Highers / A Level standard.
- Professional Certification - progress towards ACII preferred.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.
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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
Underwriter - INSURANCE in Glasgow employer: Arch Capital Group
At Arch, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the flexibility of remote work, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive progress for our clients and communities. Join us in a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a real impact.
