Insurance Underwriter

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs.
At Hiscox, we are recognized for our expertise in underwriting Professional Indemnity, Cyber, Property, and Casualty lines and as part of our strategic expansion, Hiscox seeks to fortify its presence into the mid-market sector, replicating our success in underwriting the complex policies our competitors lack the expertise to venture into.
You will underwrite large, complex cases, generating considerable Gross Written Premium (GWP), and upholding the same high standards of risk management Hiscox is known for.
Expertly securing new and existing high-value risks, providing top-tier underwriting for complex exposures in familiar risk categories.
Concentrating on high-value policies in the mid-market sector, with a focus on maximizing GWP from significant risks in the UK.
Leading by example, influencing other underwriters, and exerting a broader impact within your field of expertise at a national level.
Acting as a brand ambassador, renowned for your underwriting expertise in Hiscox’s established risk categories.
Imparting expertise through coaching and training, enhancing our mid-market capabilities.
Building and maintaining strategic broker relationships, ensuring a robust market presence in the mid-market sector.
An excellent understanding of UK retail business and underwriting larger more complex risks
In-depth expertise in your specialized field
Excellent knowledge of the insurance market, industry, competitors, Brokers and factors that can affect the market including soft/hard markets
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox
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.
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If you want to help build a brilliant future; be part of a unique company culture; We’re a global, specialist insurer headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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