Underwriter

13 hours ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Job Title: Underwriter

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to join our Central Underwriting team in Colchester. As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting commercial policies in line with our high standards, working towards set targets, and developing your sales skills and appreciation of sales and underwriting strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite commercial policies in line with our high standards
  • Work towards set targets, including profitability, conversion, and productivity
  • Develop your sales skills and appreciation of sales and underwriting strategy in collaboration with the wider teams and regions
  • Effectively negotiate with internal and external parties, including identified points of contact with a brokerage
  • Challenging non-standard underwriting decisions, leveraging the expertise of product specialists and underwriting managers
  • Show courage and innovation by spotting process improvements and how we can do things differently to improve the customer experience and drive profitable growth

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a commercial lines underwriter with knowledge of Professional Indemnity, exposure to Management Liability, and Cyber will be advantageous
  • A logical and analytical thinker
  • An excellent communicator with the ability to present and articulate your thinking
  • A natural flair for building relationships, enabling you to develop close rapport with brokers
  • Ambitious and driven, someone who can self-motivate and achieve results
  • Ideally Degree qualified and working towards Diploma CII or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA

Diversity and Hybrid Working:

At Hiscox, we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and are committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate for this role will be in the office up to 2 days per week in our Colchester location.

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