Senior Development Underwriter - Medical Malpractice, York
Client: Hiscox
Location: York, United Kingdom
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 26dabedc30f0
Job Views: 15
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Type: Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
The Team:
The Med Mal underwriting team is based across our York, London, and Colchester offices. The team is responsible for driving profitable growth across Hiscox UK, particularly in the Allied Healthcare sector. They work closely with regional development underwriting teams to ensure seamless service to brokers, leveraging relationships to support profitable growth, including cross-sell and up-sell.
The Role:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our specialist Med Mal underwriting team and play a pivotal role in expanding our medical malpractice book. You'll join a friendly team from diverse underwriting backgrounds, with opportunities to develop your knowledge in new areas. Reporting to the Head of Medical Malpractice, this role involves UK-based travel and a focus on developing large new opportunities within our broker panel, as well as renewing and servicing existing accounts.
Key responsibilities:
* Underwrite consistently and profitably
* Develop close, effective relationships with brokers
* Negotiate effectively with internal and external parties
* Maintain and develop customer relations
* Visit broker partners and write their business
* Identify and challenge non-standard underwriting decisions, referring to managers when necessary
* Identify non-performing broker accounts and take remedial actions to improve profitability
Key requirements:
* Minimum five years relevant Medical Malpractice underwriting or broking experience
* ACII qualification or progression towards it
* Drive, self-motivation, and determination to achieve results
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to make logical decisions in complex situations
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Team player, outgoing, and confident
* Ability to challenge the status quo
* Behaviors aligned with Hiscox's core values
* Degree qualified or minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above (preferred but not mandatory)
Diversity and Hybrid working:
Hiscox values diversity and inclusivity, fostering a culture that drives success. We support hybrid working, allowing up to 2 days in the office per week at our London, York, or Colchester locations, providing a balance of structure, sociability, independence, and flexibility.
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