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About Hiscox
As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass insurance products, selectively focusing on key areas of expertise and strength. Our culture encourages challenging convention and always looking for better ways.
Projected by our strong moral fibre, we prioritise the principle of doing what we say we will. Insuring the unique and interesting, our search for talent is the same. We empower our people to:
- Think creatively
- Challenge the status quo
- Approach challenges with a solutions-focused lens
This mindset allows us to provide insurance solutions that are often too complex for other insurance companies—where others give up, we find a way.
If you thrive in a challenging and collaborative environment where you're trusted to work instinctively and are confident Hiscox will stretch you to your full potential, look no further.
About the Team
Hiscox has managed an Energy book as part of the Marine, Energy & Specialty (MES) Division in Hiscox London Market for many years, building a reputation as a leading market in this class. The Energy portfolio is underwritten alongside Marine Hull & War, Marine Cargo, and Marine & Energy Liabilities.
Starting with an Upstream portfolio, we continue to diversify our product offerings to meet the evolving client needs, market expectations, and broader Energy Transition trends. Currently, the Energy line at Hiscox covers a broad spectrum of the Energy value chain, including:
- Upstream
- Midstream
- Downstream
- Renewables
- Power
While we specialise in underwriting remotely out of London, we maintain a global footprint with a broad underwriting appetite. Our team consists of 13 underwriters, supported closely by experts in engineering, claims, pricing, exposure management, and operations.
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The key to our success lies in our deep technical understanding of the products we sell and our clients’ operations, enabling us to identify the best risks and differentiate ourselves from competitors. Join us and help shape our future offering.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role demands a detailed underwriting approach, strong relationship management, and impressive negotiation skills. You will excel in a business development-driven environment, adept at collaborating with both brokers and clients.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite a book of renewable risks, adhering to individual Underwriting Authority and wider portfolio guidelines.
- Share insights and help develop underwriting strategy.
- Conduct risk analysis using modelling tools, technical guides, and group guidelines.
- Expand product and underwriting knowledge, including the review of risk wordings.
- Stay updated on underwriting changes, regulations, and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships, including representing Hiscox at meetings, conferences, and client visits.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including Engineering, Pricing, Claims, Exposure Management, and Operations.
- Work with the Operations team to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, accurate documentation, and proper recording.
Personal Specification
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Demonstrable experience underwriting renewable risks in the London market, ideally in a lead capacity. Experience underwriting Power, Offshore, or Construction risks is advantageous.
- Strong analytical capabilities to assess risks with precise judgment.
- Decisive nature with:
- Good judgment for decisions.
- Strong personal accountability.
- A motivated and curious individual showing keen interest in learning.
- Ability to work independently while being an effective team player.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with:
- Clients and leaders in the industry.
- Team members at all levels.
- Proficiency in leveraging support from the Engineering/Pricing/Catastrophe Modelling teams.
- Strong ability to build relationships, both internally and externally.
- Capacity to work under pressure while maintaining a high attention to detail. Timely completion of tasks is essential.
- Willingness to travel as required and attend or host business social events.
- Outstanding negotiation skills and a profit-driven mindset to enhance portfolio profitability.
- Progress (i.e., studies underway) in ACII examinations, or a commitment to complete them.
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Diversity & Hybrid Working
At Hiscox, we value our people and remain dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, as we believe an inclusive culture fosters success.
We also support flexibility by promoting hybrid working. This flexible model is tailored by the team to help you manage your personal work-life balance, balancing structure and sociability with independence and flexibility.
Apply now for further details. Follow Hiscox on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Instagram (@HiscoxInsurance) for more updates.
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