Underwriter, Insurance

About The Team/Division

About The Team/division Hiscox London Market has an exciting future. In the Property Division our team of underwriters and analysts focus on Property & Alternative Risk lines written within London Market. Methods of placement range from direct and facultative, shared and layered open market placements, to binders and line slips, both digital and traditional.

Job Type Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

What You’ll Be Doing In The Role

• Underwrite, price and negotiate risks submitted via the box or etrading systems
• Lead, develop and maintain relations with brokers, producers and clients
• Lead underwriting and sales initiatives to grow the portfolio profitably
• Position yourself and Hiscox as the go-to market for Major Property in Lloyd’s
• Marketing and sales of the Hiscox brand and product offerings, pitching our risk appetite and value proposition
• Contribute to the development of our underwriting appetite and help refine the portfolio strategy
• Wordings and contract review
• Input into account management, portfolio development and business planning process
• Market / Industry research
• US & International travel to meet clients and brokers
• Coaching and training of more junior colleagues

We are looking for an individual who is highly analytical, driven and detail orientated with a passion for execution. You will need to be articulate and exhibit a track record of good decision making skills, working under pressure and to tight deadlines, with an ability to quickly understand problems and create and implement solutions. Underwriting experience is essential alongside strong broker and client relationships.

• A proven track record and strong reputation of underwriting in the Lloyd’s market
• Good mathematical and analytical skills; the team is heavily involved in catastrophe modelling and actuarial analysis and the individual must be willing to embrace and develop this aspect of underwriting
• Excellent sales skills and an insatiable appetite to grow the portfolio profitably
• Decisive in nature, displaying good judgement in decisions and taking accountability
• A great communicator who can work with people at all levels, and are just as comfortable with clients and leaders in the industry as they are with their own team
• Existing Broker and client relationships
• Degree educated or equivalent
• Progress in ACII examinations or a commitment to complete them

As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.

We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.

Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.

Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.

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At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also understand that working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.

Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture