Senior Underwriting Specialist

2 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Build a Brilliant Future with Hiscox

Position: Mid-Market Underwriter

Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs.

The Role

As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be instrumental in driving Hiscox UK's profitable growth. 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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Significantly contributing to growth through strategic underwriting in the mid-market sector.
  • Acting as a brand ambassador, renowned for your underwriting expertise in Hiscox's established risk categories.
  • Leading underwriting and sales visits to key clients and prospects.
  • Possessing deep knowledge of your area of specialization, including understanding sector trends and competitive dynamics.
  • 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.
  • Influencing underwriting and pricing strategies, aligning with Hiscox's expansion goals.

About Us

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.

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