Risk Assessment Expert

2 months ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

About the Role

The Central Underwriting teams at Hiscox are responsible for the technical underwriting of new business and renewals across our broker business. As an Underwriting Specialist, you will focus on underwriting existing business for our commercial policies, working towards set targets each month including profitability, conversion, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite commercial products in line with our high standards
  • 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 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
  • Logical and analytical thinker
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to present and articulate your thinking
  • Natural flair for building relationships, enabling you to develop close rapport with brokers
  • Ambitious and driven, someone who can self-motivate and achieve results
  • Ideal candidate will be 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 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, with the successful candidate expected to be in the office up to 2 days per week in our York office.

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