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About us
HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.
The role
Develop a profitable book of business in-line with HDIs underwriting through:
* Underwriting the Accident & Health accounts - in accordance with the underwriting guidelines and business plan, and;
* Externally promote HDI to broking houses, creating a network of supporting brokers providing clients opportunities within appetite and also respond and develop new opportunities as they are presented, and;
* Contributing to the strategic direction of the accounts – working with the Underwriting Manager.
Key accountabilities
* Underwrite, review, peer-review, process, and service, profitable renewal and prospect business for the Accident & Health accounts in line with Underwriting Authority, the business plan, and all underwriting rules and guidelines
* Responsible for liaison and servicing of HDIs Accident & Health business
* Develop strong, long-term relationships with London Market brokers and our mutual clients to profitably grow a book of business and provide excellent customer service
* Identify new business opportunities and growth areas for class - supported by analytics as appropriate
* Monitoring of Aggregates
* Identify and calculate risk trends and suggest modifications to the underwriting criteria and determine premium levels as appropriate
* Work with the Underwriting Manager to contribute to the business plan, establish appetite parameters, underwriting guidelines, pricing tools and market strategy
* Represent HDI at client meetings and insurance conferences
* Participate in special underwriting projects as needed
* Nurture a culture of strong collaboration with HDI Global Group colleagues around the world
* Communicate risk appetite and value proposition to London Market brokers
* Provide technical underwriting expertise / guidance to less experienced underwriting staff on the coverage, risk selection, and market
Skills & experience
* Well established market underwriter with considerable Accident & Health experience, with a detailed understanding of the product and market
* Understanding of the inputs required to create technical pricing and able to contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting tools
* Established connections within the Accident & Health market to access the desired business partners and the identified client base
* Experience in writing to a balanced portfolio and deep understanding of line size management and risk selection
* Strong team ethic and self-motivating character
* Desire to aid the development of more junior members of the team and demonstrate best practice
* Calm and considered judgement even during peak trading periods
Other
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.
If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global
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