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Development Underwriter

1 month ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time
Job Title: Development Underwriter

At Hiscox, we're seeking a talented Development Underwriter to join our team. As a key member of our underwriting team, you'll play a crucial role in driving the profitable growth of our Colchester Branch's Professions and Specialty Commercial business.

About the Role

As a Development Underwriter, you'll be responsible for underwriting larger, more complex commercial cases consistently and profitably. You'll work closely with our brokers to develop new opportunities and contribute to the team's new business targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the local underwriting strategy for your specialist area in conjunction with the Area Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager.
  • Influence the UK Product Heads on underwriting appetite and strategy.
  • Lead underwriting in your specialist area by taking referrals of more complex risks.
  • Develop close, effective relationships with brokers to develop new opportunities.
  • Increase submission & conversion numbers through large client prospecting.
  • Build product specific knowledge and sales skills amongst underwriters.
  • Knowledge of the specific line of business and appetite.
  • Understanding of the underwriting lifecycle including policy wordings, pricing & claims.
  • Understanding of pricing a risk and the factors that can affect pricing.
  • Good knowledge of the insurance market, industry, competitors, brokers and factors that can affect the market including soft/hard markets.
Requirements
  • Strong communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates a hunger for winning business.
  • Able to make intelligent and innovative business decisions.
  • An appreciation and understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Ideally ACII qualified 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 we're 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.

We anticipate the successful candidate for this role will be in the office up to 2-3 days per week in meeting brokers and in the Birmingham area. This hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work-life balance.