Underwriting Specialist

1 week ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Job Overview

Hiscox is seeking a skilled Underwriting Specialist to join our Central Underwriting teams. As an Underwriting Specialist, you will be responsible for the technical underwriting of new business and renewals across our broker business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite commercial products in line with our high standards
  • Work towards set targets each month, including profitability, conversion, and productivity
  • Develop 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 brokers
  • Challenging non-standard underwriting decisions, leveraging product specialists and underwriting managers
  • Show courage and innovation by spotting process improvements and enhancing the customer experience and driving profitable growth

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a commercial lines underwriter, with knowledge of Professional Indemnity and exposure to Management Liability and Cyber
  • Logical and analytical thinker
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to present and articulate thinking
  • Natural flair for building relationships and developing close rapport with brokers
  • Ambitious and driven, with the ability to self-motivate and achieve results
  • Ideal degree qualification and working towards Diploma CII or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA

Diversity and Flexible Working at Hiscox

Hiscox values diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which drives success. We also support flexible working wherever possible.



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