Underwriter Associate - HUC

job description:

Hiscox has an established competitive suite of Professional Liability solutions and a strong reputation in the market. We have a highly collaborative culture where you’ll make friends and laugh and work hard. We supply the resources and you’re expected to use them to find a way to write profitable business in a competitive environment. This is not a status quo P&C underwriting environment where the few carry the many. Here you’ll use your common sense, positive attitude and ambition to place good risks, create a pipeline of business and be a “go-to” resource for A&E, Allied Healthcare and Misc E&O expertise for wholesale brokers throughout the Midwest region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategies and guidelines for the following product lines
  • http://www.hiscoxbroker.com/hiscox-pro-solutions/allied-healthcare/
  • http://www.hiscoxbroker.com/hiscox-pro-solutions/architects-and-engineers/
  • http://www.hiscoxbroker.com/hiscox-pro-solutions/misc-professional-liability/
  • Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with wholesale brokers throughout the Region
  • Work with operations, claims, finance and marketing to help build or enhance products and contribute to the financial performance of the business unit
  • Maintain excellent customer service standards
  • Become part of a dynamic team striving for excellence with great career advancement possibilities
  • When permitted, dedicate 10-20% of time to regional travel for broker visits and industry events

person specification:

• 2+ years Underwriting experience in Professional Liability and Casualty insurance; Miscellaneous Professional Liability, E&O and A&E experience (or equivalent agent or broker experience) is preferred; strong relationships with wholesale brokers in the Midwest Region preferred, but not required
• B.A./B.S degree from an accredited College or University preferred
• Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results focused mentality
• The ability to identify creative solutions for our partners and push new business production on small, mid-market and national sized risks

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
• 24 Paid time off days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
• Paid parental leave
• 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
• Recipient of 2021 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
• Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation