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Client:
Hiscox
Location:
Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Type: Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
The Team:
The Med Mal underwriting team is based across York, London, and Colchester offices. They drive profitable growth in Hiscox UK, focusing on the Allied Healthcare sector. They support regional development underwriting teams to ensure seamless service to brokers, leveraging relationships for growth, cross-sell, and up-sell.
The Role:
Working within the specialist Med Mal underwriting team, responsibilities include renewing and servicing existing accounts, actively finding, developing, and growing new business opportunities within UK allied healthcare. The role is based in Colchester or York, with travel to regional offices expected.
Key responsibilities:
* Underwrite consistently and profitably
* Develop close, effective relationships with brokers
* Negotiate with internal and external parties, including brokers
* Maintain and develop customer relations
* Visit broker partners and write their business
* Identify and challenge non-standard underwriting decisions within the Technical Underwriting Guide (TUG), referring to an underwriting manager when needed
* Identify non-performing broker accounts and take remedial actions to improve profitability
Key requirements:
* Minimum three years relevant Medical Malpractice underwriting experience
* ACII qualification or progression towards it
* Drive, self-motivation, and determination to achieve results
* Outstanding communication and relationship management skills
* Ability to make logical decisions with supervision in complex situations
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Team player, outgoing, and confident
* Behaviors aligned with Hiscox’s core values
* Degree qualification or minimum 2 A levels at grade C or above is preferred but not essential for experienced underwriters
Why Hiscox?
This is an excellent opportunity to join Hiscox during a growth phase, with room to make a significant impact. The environment encourages growth, career development, and offers a supportive setting.
Hiscox UK:
A leading insurance brand recognized for setting industry standards. We deliver strong growth and returns, insuring diverse clients from high-net-worth individuals to innovative tech companies, providing tailored insurance solutions.
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox:
We value our people and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We support hybrid working, with the successful candidate expected to work in the office up to 3 days per week in Colchester or York, balancing structure and flexibility.
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