Job Type:PermanentBuild a brilliant future with HiscoxHiscox UKHiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards which others try to emulate. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs.The Role:Working within our specialist Medical Malpractice (Med Mal) underwriting team, you will play a key role in managing and growing our schemes portfolio. The role will focus on both the oversight of existing schemes business and the development of new scheme opportunities across the healthcare, beauty and wellbeing sector in the UK.Regular travel between offices and to broker meetings will be required.Key responsibilitiesDelivering exceptional service to our brokers, dealing with referrals and writing more complex businessWorking with Head of Healthcare, Beauty and Wellbeing and Schemes underwriting team being responsible and accountable for the profitable growth of Schemes Challenging convention on a regular basis, suggesting and executing effective growth and underwriting strategies to ensure sustained profitable growth Keeping abreast of new risks, exposures and regulatory updates within our chosen sectors to ensure Hiscox’s market leading position is maintainedWorking with the Head of Healthcare, Beauty and Wellbeing to help develop new products and propositions and maximise the opportunity within our current/future portfolios of businessAs a senior member of the team taking an active role in mentoring and developing more junior members of the teamWorking with the Head of Healthcare, Beauty and Wellbeing around shaping and driving the underlying underwriting strategy and portfolio of business to deliver our challenging growth ambitionsTaking ownership of relationship management and accountability for some of our key strategic broker partnersFlexibility to travel regularly as required to support business needs, broker relationships and wider team collaborationCandidate Profile Strong, relevant Medical Malpractice, Healthcare or Professional Indemnity underwriting experience.Experience of writing other Casualty and Property lines of business would be beneficialAbility to make confident underwriting decisions in complex and challenging situations.Degree qualified and/or holding relevant insurance qualifications would be advantageous; Diversity and flexible working at HiscoxAt Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.We have also learned over the past few years that working life doesn’t always have to be in the office, and now it is safe to do so we have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.We anticipate that the successful candidate for this role will be up in the office up to 3 days per week in either our York, London or Colchester office.This hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work life balance. LondonType: Full time
Senior Medical Underwriter in London employer: Hiscox AG
Hiscox is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a dynamic work culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity. As a Workforce Change Manager, you will enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, allowing for a balanced professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful people change initiatives. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with talented colleagues across global locations like London, Lisbon, and York, Hiscox stands out as a place where your expertise can truly make an impact.
