HNW Underwriter
About The Position
Existing Business Underwriting sits with Distribution with teams located throughout the UK mainly in our regional underwriting hubs including Colchester and York. The team forms part of Hiscox UK’s central distribution operations function and are responsible for the volume underwriting of our referrals across existing business. The team directly influence the delivery of portfolio underwriting targets and play a pivotal role in the portfolio change cycle. The team work alongside colleagues in the regional teams to deliver superb service in line with the agreed strategy and growth objectives. The role will provide a breadth of development opportunities and exposure to our products, state of the art underwriting platform and underwriting strategy.
Requirements
- Some experience as an underwriter within personal lines business
- A logical and analytical thinker
- A natural flair for building relationships enabling you to develop close rapport with brokers
- A collaborative team player who understands that their team's success is their own success
- Be an ambassador of Hiscox and demonstrate ‘going the extra mile’ dedication and commitment in a fast growing and demanding area of the business
- Ambitious and driven, someone who can self-motivate and achieve results
Nice To Haves
- Ideally Diploma CII qualified or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA
Responsibilities
- Underwriting our Art and Private Client products in line with our high standards
- Underwriting across both our direct and broker distribution channels for high value household, motor, overseas properties and travel insurance policies.
- Working towards a balanced business scorecard of performance accountabilities that can included targets across growth, retention and broker experience.
- Developing your sales skills and appreciation of sales and underwriting strategy in collaboration with the wider teams and regions
- Effectively negotiating with both internal and external parties and identified points of contact within brokers
- Challenging non-standard underwriting decisions leveraging the expertise of product specialists and underwriting managers
- Showing courage and innovation by spotting process improvements and how we can do things differently to improve the customer experience and drive profitable growth
Benefits
- Great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
