Arch opens new UK office to increase broker trading

Arch’s UK regional division has opened a new office in Glasgow as it looks to increase broker access to underwriters.

The office will be located in the Onyx building, which is based in the city centre, and has been secured on a seven year lease.

Glasgow branch manager Russell Caie said that opening a new office in the area would allow for more face-to-face opportunities between brokers and underwriters.

“We wanted to offer our brokers more opportunities to meet with our underwriters face-to-face,” he said.

“Given its central location and the contemporary space it offers, we believe it offers an environment that is conducive to trading.”

Team growth

Arch’s underwriting team has expertise across a range of business lines, as well as complex risk specialists and risk control experts.

Since launching the UK regional division in 2019, Arch has increased the size of the team in Glasgow by 30%.

Therefore, the firm also felt that the new office “features ample capacity for continued expansion”.

Neil Peters, national director for the branch network at Arch’s UK regional division, added: “Arch has long demonstrated its commitment to establishing a comprehensive network of regional offices.

“Our Glasgow team represents expertise across the full scope of our product range, with empowered underwriters eager to trade face-to-face with brokers. We believe that that regular, direct contact is core to how we continue to strengthen our broking partnerships across the UK.”