Senior Claims Underwriter

About the team / Division

The London Market Claims team are driven, diverse and ready for anything. We work closely with our underwriters to ensure that there is a clear, open and transparent relationship with our customers and brokers from the very beginning. We are looking for a market-facing person who can be a part of a strong team, maintaining their own portfolio of complex claims within a financial authority and contributing to the Hiscox offering; always looking for a better way.

The Role

This role will predominantly handle claims generated from the Power and Renewables and Upstream Energy account. The Hiscox Energy proposition is growing rapidly both in terms of premium income and leadership footprint. We are seeking a driven candidate who can work with our underwriters and the rest of the claims team to define our claims service proposition. This will include a dynamic client facing role and an ability to work as a joined up team to achieve the united vision.

What you’ll be doing

• Independently handling a portfolio of Power and Renewable and Upstream Energy claims.
• Supporting more junior members of staff from a technical referral and/or mentor perspective.
• Assisting the Claims Manager with regular technical reporting and key stakeholder liaison.
• Participating in the quarterly account review and reserving process.
• Working with underwriters and claims colleagues to add value, build our brand and win and retain business.
• Supporting the Claims Manager in designing and implementing our claims service proposition.
• Travel for settlement meetings, client liaison and conferences.
• Interacting with key internal and external stakeholders on claims related matters.

The ideal Candidate

• A significant level of experience handling Energy claims, ideally 7 years or more within the London Market and at either an insurer, loss adjusting firm or broking house.
• An excellent market reputation and established relationships in the energy insurance industry.
• Excellent people skills.
• A confident communicator with demonstrable communication skills both oral and written.
• A willingness to travel.
• Someone who can analyse complex issues but is also pragmatic, commercial and solution orientated.
• An ability to use own initiative and confidence in making decisions.
• Ability to question the norm and seek ‘a better way’.
• Good mathematical skills and report writing capability.

About Hiscox

As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things. We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.

Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox

At 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 also understand that working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.

Why work here?

If you want to help build a brilliant future; work with amazing people; be part of a unique company culture; and, of course, enjoy great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing, come and join us.